by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biochemistry majors, Northeastern came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern is $63,781. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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The biochemistry program at Northeastern awarded 82 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 164 |
| General Biology | 142 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 118 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 63 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 49 |
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