by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Drake ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Drake was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 155 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 169 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drake University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Drake paid an average of $1,325 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,466 | $49,466 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,858 | $11,858 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,178 | $4,178 |
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The biochemistry program at Drake awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drake University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Drake does not offer an online option for its biochemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Drake Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Drake University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 13 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 4 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.