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2024 Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in Massachusetts

21 Colleges in Massachusetts
758 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$40,874 Avg Early-Career Salary
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #64 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 21 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 758 degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology School

Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in Massachusetts The biochemistry program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Biochemistry
Master's Degrees in Biochemistry
Doctor's Degrees in Biochemistry

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 Schools in Massachusetts. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology in Massachusetts

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biochemistry degree levels they offer.

10 Top Massachusetts Schools in Biochemistry

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MA

Every student who is interested in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology has to take a look at Harvard University. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.

There were about 23 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent year we have data available.

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
126 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
2.4% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology needs to take a look at Boston University. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 126 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biochemistry program report average early career income of $38,708.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
75 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
21.3% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Northeastern University if you wish to pursue a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were roughly 75 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program at Northeastern University get $7,613 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
139 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$39,509 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology has to look into University of Massachusetts Amherst. UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Amherst. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.

There were approximately 139 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biochemistry program earn around $39,509 for their early career.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$36,693 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.

There were approximately 33 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biochemistry program earn about $36,693 in their early career salary.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$43,408 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the midsize city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #53 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WPI is a great school overall.

There were about 19 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at WPI in the most recent year we have data available. Those biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who get their degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute make $2,534 more than the typical biochemistry graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$40,712 Median Starting Salary

Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Brandeis is a great university overall.

There were about 40 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biochemistry program earn about $40,712 for their early career.

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Amherst College
Amherst, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In MA

Located in the suburb of Amherst, Amherst is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Amherst is a great college overall.

There were roughly 15 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Amherst in the most recent data year.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In MA
16.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Boston, Suffolk is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #165 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Suffolk is a great university overall.

There were about 18 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk in the most recent year we have data available.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$34,995 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 41 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the biochemistry program make around $34,995 for their early career.

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Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 241 182
New Hampshire 210 48
Maine 202 105
Rhode Island 200 41
Vermont 194 89

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One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Biochemistry Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry 339
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 251
Molecular Biology 119
Biophysics 18
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology 16
Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 15

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Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 3,280
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 721
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 488
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 330
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 307
Biotechnology 296
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 222
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 197
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 110
Pharmacology & Toxicology 24

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