by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Wazzu ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Wazzu was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Wazzu. This makes it the #84 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wazzu go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,514 a year. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wazzu was $1,382 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Wazzu. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from Wazzu in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 263 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 114 |
| Zoology | 63 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 50 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 26 |
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