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 UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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UMass Amherst was ranked #32 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biochemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #73 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $44,324. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $36,063 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of biochemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 317 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 179 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 89 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 29 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 20 |
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