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 UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biochemistry majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $37,830. This is less than $38,243, which is the national median of all biochemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biochemistry program at UMN Twin Cities is $261 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Of the 79 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry from UMN Twin Cities in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from UMN Twin Cities in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 360 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 299 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 134 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 88 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 83 |
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