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2027 Best Biochemistry Schools in the New England Region

19 Colleges in the United States
535 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$55,576 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biochemistry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 19 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best biochemistry schools.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry in the New England Region

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

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Our analysis ranked Tufts University the best school in the country for a degree in biochemistry. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 43 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Tufts University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $68,154. Typical student debt for the program is $17,074. Get the full biochemistry details for Tufts University

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Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Students looking for a strong biochemistry program will find one at Bowdoin College, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Bowdoin College graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Bowdoin College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Bowdoin College generally make around $58,938. Bowdoin College graduates carry a median of $20,658 in student loans. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Bowdoin College

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Students looking for a strong biochemistry program will find one at Dartmouth College, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 11 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $81,992 in their early career. Dartmouth College graduates carry a median of $16,989 in student loans. See the full biochemistry program report for Dartmouth College

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best biochemistry schools. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 25 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Boston College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $42,474. Boston College graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry details for Boston College

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biochemistry, landing the #5 spot this year. Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley. About 92% of students finish within six years. Wellesley College awarded about 19 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of Wellesley College earn a median of $48,902 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,075. Get the full biochemistry details for Wellesley College

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University earned the #6 position for biochemistry this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 98% of students finish within six years. Harvard University awarded about 15 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. See the full biochemistry program report for Harvard University

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University landed the #7 spot for biochemistry this year. Located in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. Brown University awarded about 35 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Brown University earn around $43,637 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,787. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Brown University

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Northeastern University placed #8 among the best biochemistry schools. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 90% of students finish within six years. Northeastern University awarded about 118 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $63,781. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Read more about the biochemistry program at Northeastern University

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best biochemistry schools. This large public university is located in the city of Burlington. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 28 biochemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Vermont in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $36,680 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. Get the full biochemistry details for University Of Vermont

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute placed #10 among the best biochemistry schools. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 39 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Worcester Polytechnic Institute generally make around $91,834. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the biochemistry program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Brandeis University earned the #11 position for biochemistry this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waltham. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Brandeis University awarded about 27 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Brandeis University earn around $47,410 in the first couple years of their career. Brandeis University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full biochemistry program report for Brandeis University

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College came in at #12 for biochemistry this year. Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Northampton. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Smith College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Smith College earn around $40,436 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,941 to complete this degree. Read more about the biochemistry program at Smith College

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Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Bates College landed the #13 spot for biochemistry this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lewiston. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 33 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Bates College in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of Bates College earn a median of $43,933 early in their careers. Bates College graduates carry a median of $12,226 in student loans. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Bates College

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University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #14 spot for biochemistry this year. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Massachusetts Boston awarded about 26 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $50,352 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,996. Get the full biochemistry details for University Of Massachusetts Boston

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College landed the #15 spot for biochemistry this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of North Andover. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 11 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Merrimack College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $50,506 in their early career. Merrimack College graduates carry a median of $26,913 in student loans. See the full biochemistry program report for Merrimack College

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College landed the #16 spot for biochemistry this year. Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Hadley. About 84% of students finish within six years. Mount Holyoke College awarded about 20 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Mount Holyoke College earn around $35,038 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,041 to complete this degree. See the full biochemistry program report for Mount Holyoke College

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Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT

Saint Joseph College landed the #17 spot for biochemistry this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Saint Joseph College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $75,782 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,798. Get the full biochemistry details for Saint Joseph College

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Wheaton College Massachusetts came in at #18 for biochemistry this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Norton. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Massachusetts in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $32,920 in their early career. Wheaton College Massachusetts graduates carry a median of $26,117 in student loans. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Wheaton College Massachusetts

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University Of Maine came in at #19 for biochemistry this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $47,975. University Of Maine graduates carry a median of $25,984 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry details for University Of Maine

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 19 schools evaluated.

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