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. We've also included details on how USD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of San Diego handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at USD is $48,728. 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.
Part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,690 | $55,690 |
| Fees | $754 | $754 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,084 | $18,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from USD. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 100 |
| General Biology | 65 |
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