by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 19 U.S. colleges awarded 514 degrees and certificates in Molecular Biochemistry. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 73% of graduates. College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Molecular Biochemistry Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $39,854 one year after completing, rising to $68,946 after four years.
A degree in Molecular Biochemistry involves the study of Molecular Biochemistry. A Program That Focuses On The Scientific Relationship Of Physiological Function To The Structure And Actions Of Macromolecules And Supramolecular Assemblies Such As Multienzyme Complexes, Membranes, And Viruses. Includes Instruction In The Chemical Mechanisms Of Regulation And Catalysis, Protein Synthesis And Other Syntheses, And Biomolecular Chemical Reactions.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, molecular biochemistry is a popular field of study, with 514 degrees awarded annually. 19 colleges award molecular biochemistry degrees, an average of 27 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 189.
By level, the 514 awards include 377 bachelor’s degrees, 81 master’s degrees and 56 doctorates.
Women earned 58% of molecular biochemistry degrees and certificates in the latest year (299 of 514). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (179) and Asian (136), and international students earned 54.
College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Molecular Biochemistry Schools ranking, including 8 for bachelor’s degrees, 3 for master’s degrees and 2 for doctorates. It also ranks molecular biochemistry schools within 7 states. In all, 19 colleges offer molecular biochemistry programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Molecular Biochemistry Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common molecular biochemistry credential is the bachelor’s degree: 377 of the 514 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to molecular biochemistry call most for Reading Comprehension, Writing and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Biology and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long a molecular biochemistry degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 377 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 81 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 56 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to molecular biochemistry, at 35.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 35.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 18.2% |
| Post-doctoral training | 17.4% |
| Master’s degree | 12.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.7% |
| Some college courses | 3.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.9% |
| First professional degree | 0.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.7% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
6 occupations are related to Molecular Biochemistry, with an average median salary of $113,869; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Research Coordinator, Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Trials Manager and Clinical Trial Coordinator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to molecular biochemistry, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 95,666 | 3.7% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
Molecular Biochemistry graduates earn a median $39,854 one year after completing their program, $68,946 after four years and $71,448 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,854 |
| 4 years | $68,946 |
| 5 years | $71,448 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to molecular biochemistry is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $107,979 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
Molecular Biochemistry has 8 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 14,215 degrees a year; the largest are Biochemistry (10,285), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1,633) and Molecular Biology (1,409). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 10,285 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1,633 |
| Molecular Biology | 1,409 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 336 |
| Biophysics | 303 |
| Molecular Biophysics | 207 |
| Radiation Biology/Radiobiology | 25 |
| Structural Biology | 17 |
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