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2023 Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology in the Southwest Region

17 Ranked Colleges
100 Degrees Awarded
$31,600 Avg Cost*
Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology is the 64th most popular major in the country with 14,535 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $32,891 and had an average of $21,836 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 2,088 biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,944 and $19,404 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 100 biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,218 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology.

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Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region”.

Top 17 Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology in the Southwest Region

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Out of the 17 schools in the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center landed the #1 spot on the list. UT Southwestern is a small public school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 11 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baylor College of Medicine. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region list. This small school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The school came in at #3 for the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region. UT Health San Antonio is a small public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Medical Branch. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region list. Located in Galveston, Texas, this small public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center. The school came in at #5 for the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region. This small school is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UOHSC Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

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Rice University
Houston, Texas

Rice University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #6. Rice University is a medium-sized school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 3 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Rice Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

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Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #7 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region list. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Texas A&M College Station Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

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University of Houston
Houston, Texas

With a ranking of #8, University of Houston did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region list. UH is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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With a ranking of #9, University of North Texas did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region list. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full UNT Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

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New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #10. NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to qualified students.

Full NMSU Main Campus Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona ranked #11 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region list. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 7 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read more about Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology at University of Arizona

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Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #12 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 12 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

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Texas Woman’s University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #13. This fairly large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

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The University of Texas at Austin came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology at The University of Texas at Austin

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region ranking. OSU is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full OSU Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

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Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas

Texas Christian University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #16. This fairly large school is located in Fort Worth, Texas, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ranked #16 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Biochemistry Major in the Southwest Region list. UTHealth is located in Houston, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UTHealth Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

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