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#1 #1 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Scranton Scranton, PA At the University of Scranton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $59,074
#2 #2 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,430–1,510 Median Starting Salary $49,664
#3 #3 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT At the University of Saint Joseph, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 950–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,701
#4 #4 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 169 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 49 SAT Score 1,540–1,570 Median Starting Salary $50,205
#5 #5 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 Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Median Starting Salary $48,916
#6 #6 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 261 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $47,571
#7 #7 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 Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Management Science. In fact, Stevens Institute of Technology grants 206 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Median Starting Salary $55,692
#8 #8 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 23 SAT Score 1,390–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,487
#9 #9 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 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,460–1,540 Median Starting Salary $55,477
#10 #10 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Median Starting Salary $52,712
#11 #11 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 857 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $50,469
#12 #12 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, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $52,493
#13 #13 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 579 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $50,778
#14 #14 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, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,390–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,179
#15 #15 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $46,881
#16 #16 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 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,894
#17 #17 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 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,440–1,560 Median Starting Salary $48,648
#18 #18 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1336 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $47,350
#19 #19 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 197 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Median Starting Salary $48,133
#20 #20 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Annually, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awards around 269 degrees to those studying Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,145
#21 #21 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 Experimental Psychology. In fact, Brandeis University grants 98 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,350–1,500 Median Starting Salary $51,754
#22 #22 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 and Information Sciences, Other, Computer Science, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $43,555
#23 #23 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, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 292 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $49,975
#24 #24 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $49,594
#25 #25 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Behavioral Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,360–1,520 Median Starting Salary $49,785
#26 #26 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1275 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Physiology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Median Starting Salary $52,017
#27 #27 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 658 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#28 #28 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 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,807
#29 #29 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $46,062
#30 #30 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA At California State University-Northridge, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Radio and Television....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $48,362
#31 #31 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 921 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $50,267
#32 #32 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Median Starting Salary $51,778
#33 #33 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 Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, General, Communication, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-College Station grants 581 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,041
#34 #34 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 340 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,908
#35 #35 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Annually, CUNY Hunter College awards about 635 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Biology, Computer Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,400 Median Starting Salary $46,085
#36 #36 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $54,166
#37 #37 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 794 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
#38 #38 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 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,732
#39 #39 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 510 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,476
#40 #40 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 259 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,546
#41 #41 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 413 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,868
#42 #42 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 116 degrees to students studying Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Median Starting Salary $44,185
#43 #43 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 319 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,890
#44 #44 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, Management Science, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,721
#45 #45 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 244 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,350
#46 #46 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. CUNY City College New York, NY Every year, CUNY City College grants about 427 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Economics, General, Fine/Studio Arts, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,430 Median Starting Salary $46,154
#47 #47 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 200 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,617
#48 #48 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 234 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,039
#49 #49 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 513 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $50,854
#50 #50 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#51 #51 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#52 #52 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 Information Science/Studies, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,245
#53 #53 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Each year, Upstate Medical University grants about 16 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,824
#54 #54 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
#55 #55 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, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,882
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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 Masters degree. On average, 44% percent of men and 56% 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.

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 Natural Sciences Managers and Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 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

These are the careers in highest demand for Biochemistry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

307

Female Students

171 (55%)

Male Students

136 (44%)

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

80%

10

1,160–1,330

$59,074

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

14%

16

1,430–1,510

$49,664

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

82%

15

950–1,240

$51,701

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

6%

49

1,540–1,570

$50,205

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

18%

15

1,350–1,470

$48,916

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

14%

14

1,030–1,290

$47,571

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

51%

12

1,370–1,500

$55,692

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

16%

23

1,390–1,530

$49,487

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

9%

6

1,460–1,540

$55,477

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

38%

7

1,440–1,540

$52,712

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

49%

6

1,290–1,450

$50,469

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

38%

6

1,270–1,420

$52,493

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

91%

10

960–1,200

$50,778

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

42%

6

1,390–1,530

$49,179

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

93%

9

1,060–1,260

$46,881

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

5%

2

1,510–1,560