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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 63 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #50 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,474 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Of the 73 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from CU - Boulder in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from CU - Boulder in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 328 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 230 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 160 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 150 |
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