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2026 Best Molecular Biochemistry Schools in the Far Western Region

3 Colleges in the United States
257 Molecular Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$64,862 Avg Early-Career Salary

Molecular 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 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best molecular biochemistry schools.

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Best Schools for Molecular Biochemistry in the Far Western 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 molecular biochemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Molecular Biochemistry

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University Of California Davis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in molecular biochemistry. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Davis. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 172 molecular biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, molecular biochemistry degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $42,266. Typical student debt for the program is $11,208. Read more about the molecular biochemistry program at University Of California Davis

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Students looking for a strong molecular biochemistry program will find one at University Of California San Francisco, which ranked #2. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of San Francisco. About 17 molecular biochemistry degrees were awarded at University Of California San Francisco in the most recent year. Students who receive their molecular biochemistry degree from University Of California San Francisco earn around $117,339 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in molecular biochemistry from University Of California San Francisco

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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biochemistry schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 molecular biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, molecular biochemistry degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $59,523. Typical student debt for the program is $14,920. Get the full molecular biochemistry details for University Of California Los Angeles

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University Of California Santa Cruz came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biochemistry schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Cruz. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 43 molecular biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent data year. Molecular Biochemistry graduates of University Of California Santa Cruz earn a median of $40,320 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,959. Read more about the molecular biochemistry program at University Of California Santa Cruz

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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