by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 30 doctor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students working on their doctor's degree.
The biochemistry school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Duke University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology from Duke University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology needs to check out University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
It's hard to beat Wake Forest University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winston-Salem.More information about a doctorate in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology from Wake Forest University
North Carolina State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology from North Carolina State University
East Carolina University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. ECU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greenville.More information about a doctorate in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology from East Carolina University
UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Greensboro.More information about a doctorate in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Explore all the Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 10 |
| Virginia | 127 | 12 |
| Georgia | 126 | 21 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 2 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 9 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 26 |
| Alabama | 98 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 3 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 10 |
| Arkansas | 58 | 2 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 2 |
One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 16 |
| Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 2 |
| Biophysics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 48 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 42 |
| Genetics | 31 |
| General Biology | 27 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 24 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 19 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 19 |
| Zoology | 13 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 11 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 11 |
