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#1 #1 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA In 2016, Harvard received a record breaking amount of first year applications: 39,044. Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $19,491 Median Starting Salary $42,879
#2 #2 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Rice University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives about 31,000 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Est. Net Price * $19,902 Median Starting Salary $48,133
#3 #3 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,520–1,570 Est. Net Price * $24,034 Median Starting Salary $50,205
#4 #4 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Est. Net Price * $45,565 Median Starting Salary $51,754
#5 #5 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,270–1,460 Est. Net Price * $13,376 Median Starting Salary $54,906
#6 #6 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process. Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $28,474 Median Starting Salary $55,477
#7 #7 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Est. Net Price * $21,836 Median Starting Salary $52,017
#8 #8 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,360–1,520 Est. Net Price * $16,210 Median Starting Salary $50,009
#9 #9 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Duke is one of the most selective schools in the country, only admitting 3,200 out of 50,000 applications. Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,694 Median Starting Salary $47,894
#10 #10 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Est. Net Price * $20,375 Median Starting Salary $50,041
#11 #11 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ Stevens Institute of Technology is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,390–1,510 Est. Net Price * $41,689 Median Starting Salary $55,692
#12 #12 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV the University of Nevada-Reno is a non selective school. They receive about 9,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $16,670 Median Starting Salary $50,039
#13 #13 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Est. Net Price * $13,521 Median Starting Salary $48,721
#14 #14 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Est. Net Price * $19,318 Median Starting Salary $49,487
#15 #15 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $10,603 Median Starting Salary $46,431
#16 #16 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $10,614 Median Starting Salary $49,785
#17 #17 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,330–1,510 Est. Net Price * $14,544 Median Starting Salary $49,928
#18 #18 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,880 Median Starting Salary $49,594
#19 #19 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,582 Median Starting Salary $50,469
#20 #20 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,240–1,490 Est. Net Price * $17,434 Median Starting Salary $48,308
#21 #21 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $50,854
#22 #22 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $25,606 Median Starting Salary $46,488
#23 #23 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Colorado State University-Fort Collins is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $16,926 Median Starting Salary $52,686
#24 #24 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $16,805 Median Starting Salary $53,546
#25 #25 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,808 Median Starting Salary $46,881
#26 #26 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY the University of Rochester is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Est. Net Price * $39,775 Median Starting Salary $49,179
#27 #27 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,587 Median Starting Salary $53,868
#28 #28 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $12,399 Median Starting Salary $47,761
#29 #29 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA the University of California-Irvine is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Est. Net Price * $14,033 Median Starting Salary $46,062
#30 #30 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Est. Net Price * $24,577 Median Starting Salary $52,493
#31 #31 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,230–1,480 Est. Net Price * $12,576 Median Starting Salary $52,912
#32 #32 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $15,310 Median Starting Salary $53,890
#33 #33 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,075 Median Starting Salary $49,205
#34 #34 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,524 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#35 #35 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Est. Net Price * $19,327 Median Starting Salary $49,975
#36 #36 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC North Carolina State University at Raleigh is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,852 Median Starting Salary $50,267
#37 #37 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Overall, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $46,876 Median Starting Salary $59,145
#38 #38 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT Montana State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 28,800... Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,250 Median Starting Salary $50,949
#39 #39 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Est. Net Price * $24,507 Median Starting Salary $56,807
#40 #40 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH In general, Case Western Reserve University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Est. Net Price * $38,279 Median Starting Salary $52,712
#41 #41 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $36,467 Median Starting Salary $48,916
#42 #42 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Est. Net Price * $21,294 Median Starting Salary $51,476
#43 #43 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Overall, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Est. Net Price * $17,692 Median Starting Salary $48,755
#44 #44 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $16,718 Median Starting Salary $49,732
#45 #45 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,390–1,480 Est. Net Price * $50,263 Median Starting Salary $49,664
#46 #46 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT In general, the University of Saint Joseph is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Est. Net Price * $25,860 Median Starting Salary $51,701
#47 #47 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Generally, the University of Missouri-St Louis is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $13,211 Median Starting Salary $47,571
#48 #48 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA California State University-Long Beach is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $9,346 Median Starting Salary $47,350
#49 #49 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Scranton Scranton, PA Overall, the University of Scranton is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Est. Net Price * $35,526 Median Starting Salary $59,074
#50 #50 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Generally, Bradley University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Est. Net Price * $24,053 Median Starting Salary $54,359
#51 #51 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. CUNY City College New York, NY CUNY City College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 34,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Est. Net Price * $5,181 Median Starting Salary $46,154
#52 #52 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Loyola University Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Est. Net Price * $37,511 Median Starting Salary $51,778
#53 #53 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#54 #54 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $48,245
#55 #55 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Florida Institute of Technology is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $30,752 Median Starting Salary $44,185
#56 #56 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Texas State University is a non selective school. They receive about 28,900 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,120 Median Starting Salary $50,778
#57 #57 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME the University of Maine is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $17,617 Median Starting Salary $53,315
#58 #58 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY CUNY Hunter College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $4,848 Median Starting Salary $46,085
#59 #59 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA California State University-Northridge is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,110 Est. Net Price * $8,936 Median Starting Salary $48,362
#60 #60 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#61 #61 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Weill Medical College of Cornell University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#62 #62 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. New York Medical College Valhalla, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,849
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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, 41% percent of men and 59% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Biochemistry is most popular in Maryland. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry is $44,700.

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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 Biochemists and Biophysicists, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

344

Female Students

202 (58%)

Male Students

142 (41%)

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Biochemistry

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

3%

1

1,500–1,590

$19,491

$42,879

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

9%

2

1,500–1,580

$19,902

$48,133

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

7%

43

1,520–1,570

$24,034

$50,205

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

39%

4

1,380–1,530

$45,565

$51,754

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

49%

2

1,270–1,460

$13,376

$54,906

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

13%

2

1,450–1,550

$28,474

$55,477

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

81%

1

1,190–1,410

$21,836

$52,017

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

45%

2

1,360–1,520

$16,210

$50,009

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

6%

3

1,500–1,560

$23,694

$47,894

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

63%

4

1,170–1,400

$20,375

$50,041

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

46%

6

1,390–1,510

$41,689

$55,692

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

86%

1

1,050–1,250

$16,670

$50,039

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

67%

1

1,280–1,440

$13,521

$48,721

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