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#1 #1 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 158 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $48,133
#2 #2 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 175 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Public Health, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $50,205
#3 #3 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Dartmouth College Hanover, NH Dartmouth College follows a unique quarter plan, often called the Dartmouth Plan or D Plan. The year round quarter system allows students to choose from 12 terms to graduate within, offering the opportunity for employment, internships, dual majors, research, and more....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Median Starting Salary $48,648
#4 #4 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $42,879
#5 #5 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $51,523
#6 #6 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 279 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $46,488
#7 #7 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Brandeis University Waltham, MA At Brandeis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Health Policy Analysis. In fact, Brandeis University grants 104 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Median Starting Salary $51,754
#8 #8 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Notre Dame’s undergraduate program offers sixty-seven degrees within four colleges (Arts and Letters, Science, Engineering, and Business) and the Architectural School....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $55,477
#9 #9 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 645 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $54,906
#10 #10 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,487
#11 #11 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,721
#12 #12 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,520–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,894
#13 #13 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,928
#14 #14 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,350–1,520 Median Starting Salary $49,785
#15 #15 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 356 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,890
#16 #16 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 480 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $46,431
#17 #17 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,420–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,179
#18 #18 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 442 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $47,761
#19 #19 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,854
#20 #20 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $54,166
#21 #21 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1201 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,190–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,017
#22 #22 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 577 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $50,670
#23 #23 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 387 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,970
#24 #24 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 590 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,230–1,500 Median Starting Salary $48,308
#25 #25 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Cornell University Ithaca, NY At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management, and Labor and Industrial Relations. In fact, Cornell University grants 453 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,490–1,570 Median Starting Salary $50,406
#26 #26 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Annually, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awards around 197 degrees to those studying Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, and and Automation Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,145
#27 #27 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,041
#28 #28 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $52,493
#29 #29 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford offers students seven schools under the university, which include Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Science, Law, and Medicine. Undergraduates must complete at least 180 units. This will include their major courses, writing and rhetoric, a year of foreign language, and more....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $44,810
#30 #30 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ At Stevens Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stevens Institute of Technology grants 180 degrees annually to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,390–1,510 Median Starting Salary $55,692
#31 #31 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#32 #32 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 296 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,350
#33 #33 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $50,469
#34 #34 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1536 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $46,786
#35 #35 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 521 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $52,912
#36 #36 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,422
#37 #37 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,205
#38 #38 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Saint Joseph's University awards around 142 degrees to those studying Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Median Starting Salary $59,342
#39 #39 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 290 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Animal Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,148
#40 #40 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 216 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,485
#41 #41 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $49,594
#42 #42 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 159 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $52,176
#43 #43 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Annually, the University of Alaska Fairbanks grants about 51 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $49,246
#44 #44 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 792 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,358
#45 #45 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Montana State University grants 287 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,949
#46 #46 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 309 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,546
#47 #47 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,617
#48 #48 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 677 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,686
#49 #49 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,807
#50 #50 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 213 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,916
#51 #51 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $46,062
#52 #52 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $52,712
#53 #53 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,881
#54 #54 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 326 degrees to students majoring in Economics, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Communication Sciences and Disorders, General, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,908
#55 #55 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 393 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,868
#56 #56 Best College for Biochemistry 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 1 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $43,555
#57 #57 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 918 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $50,267
#58 #58 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS At the University of Mississippi, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,272
#59 #59 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 645 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#60 #60 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 458 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,476
#61 #61 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 693 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $46,982
#62 #62 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 267 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,975
#63 #63 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,732
#64 #64 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are Public Health, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 310 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,039
#65 #65 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#66 #66 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#67 #67 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#68 #68 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY At CUNY Graduate School and University Center, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services Administration, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,245
#69 #69 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Shreveport, LA At Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, only two majors are offered: Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,781
#70 #70 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,882
#71 #71 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#72 #72 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Weill Medical College of Cornell University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#73 #73 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA Annually, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans awards around 236 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,819
#74 #74 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. New York Medical College Valhalla, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#75 #75 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA At Loma Linda University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,811
#76 #76 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC At Medical University of South Carolina, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,846
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About Biochemistry

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.

Students majoring in Biochemistry can advance up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 53% percent of men and 47% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Biochemistry is most popular in Texas. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry is $44,700.

Popularity of Biochemistry Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Majoring in Biochemistry, your education can be applied to different careers. Biochemistry majors go on to pursue jobs including Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Biochemistry majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Biochemists and Biophysicists and Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Biochemistry majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students

471

Female Students

222 (47%)

Male Students

249 (52%)

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#1 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

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1,510–1,570

$48,133

#2 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

6%

26

1,520–1,580

$50,205

#3 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

5%

8

1,500–1,580

$48,648

#4 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

4%

13

1,510–1,590

$42,879

#5 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

17%

10

1,420–1,540

$51,523

#6 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

6%

10

1,500–1,560

$46,488

#7 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

41%

7

1,400–1,530

$51,754

#8 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

11%

6

1,460–1,550

$55,477

#9 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

45%

18

1,350–1,480

$54,906

#10 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

16%

17

1,370–1,530

$49,487

#11 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

69%

10

1,310–1,440

$48,721

#12 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

6%

7

1,520–1,560

$47,894

#13 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

42%

16

1,380–1,530

$49,928

#14 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

15%

9

1,350–1,520

$49,785

#15 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

89%

10

1,090–1,330

$53,890

#16 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

39%

13

1,310–1,510