2027 Best Biochemistry Schools in District of Columbia

Biochemistry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biochemistry programs.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best biochemistry schools.

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• Best Biochemistry Schools in District of Columbia

Best Schools for Biochemistry in District of Columbia

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biochemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biochemistry

1

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded

$66,282 Median Starting Salary

Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biochemistry. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $66,282 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Georgetown University

2

American University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded

$54,585 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong biochemistry program will find one at American University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 10 biochemistry degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from American University generally make around $54,585. American University graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. See the full biochemistry program report for American University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.