Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UTEP ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
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UTEP holds a strong position among schools offering biochemistry & biophysics. In particular, it placed #269 out of 275 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
Biochemistry & Biophysics students who finish a bachelor’s at UTEP report a median salary of $38,747 a year. This is below $58,459, the median for all majors at UTEP.
To complete a bachelor’s at UTEP, biochemistry & biophysics graduates take on a median debt of $16,322 in student loans. This is lower than $19,819, the typical median for all majors at UTEP.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,462 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at UTEP were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor’s in biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry & biophysics majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
This biochemistry & biophysics program at UTEP breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Molecular Biochemistry | 18 |
| Biochemistry | 14 |
UTEP awarded 18 degrees in molecular biochemistry recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (83%).
UTEP awarded 14 degrees in biochemistry recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (57%).