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, and more. We've also included details on how Swarthmore ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Swarthmore was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Swarthmore College handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 80% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Swarthmore was $1,938 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,992 | $61,992 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 |
| Books and Supplies | $760 | $760 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,964 | $18,964 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,967 | $1,967 |
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Of the 9 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from Swarthmore in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Swarthmore College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 30 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 15 |
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