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2026 Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools

10 Colleges in the United States
102 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded
$52,268 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 115 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biochemistry & molecular biology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in biochemistry & molecular biology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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University Of California Irvine tops our 2026 ranking of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $42,200. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. See the full biochemistry & molecular biology program report for University Of California Irvine

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 78% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Drexel University in the most recent data year. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $67,556 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry & molecular biology details for Drexel University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 19 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from Yale University earn around $74,578 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete this degree. Read more about the biochemistry & molecular biology program at Yale University

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University Of Southern California came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 92% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $34,468 in their early career. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $3,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology from University Of Southern California

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University Of California Riverside is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Riverside. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 10 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at University Of California Riverside in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from University Of California Riverside earn around $30,077 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,250 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry & molecular biology details for University Of California Riverside

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The University Of Texas Pan American ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public school located in the city of Edinburg. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from The University Of Texas Pan American earn around $46,404 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates carry a median of $14,694 in student loans. Read more about the biochemistry & molecular biology program at The University Of Texas Pan American

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University placed #7 among the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 24 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $70,595 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021. Read more about the biochemistry & molecular biology program at Nova Southeastern University

Other Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Biochemistry & Molecular Biology rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Associate's Degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bachelor's Degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 115 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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