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#1

#1 Best College for Biochemical Engineering in the U.S.

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Villanova University grants 224 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,410–1,510

Median Starting Salary

$73,356
#2

#2 Best College for Biochemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$60,123
#3

#3 Best College for Biochemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 273 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,220–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$75,282
#4

#4 Best College for Biochemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 546 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$67,698
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About Biochemical Engineering

Biochemical Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the study of biochemical processes in living organisms, properties of biological materials, and processes using biochemical agents such as cells, enzymes, and antibodies. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, bioprocesses, and chemical engineering.

Pennsylvania grants the most Masters degrees in Biochemical Engineering of all US states with 15 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Biochemical Engineering can expect about 40% percent of their classmates to be women and 60% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Biochemical Engineering is $64,763.

Popularity of Biochemical Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Biochemical Engineering, include Engineers, All Other and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are jobs that pay more, such as Architectural and Engineering Managers. the most in-demand position for Biochemical Engineering majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Biochemical Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Biochemical Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
35
Female Students
14 (40%)
Male Students
21 (60%)

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