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2026 Best Biochemistry Schools in Michigan

12 Colleges in the United States
316 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$48,974 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biochemistry 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 26 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biochemistry students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry in Michigan

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biochemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biochemistry

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No school ranked higher than University Of Detroit Mercy this year for biochemistry. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Detroit. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 10 biochemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Detroit Mercy in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from University Of Detroit Mercy generally make around $76,755. University Of Detroit Mercy graduates carry a median of $29,053 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry details for University Of Detroit Mercy

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biochemistry, ranking #2. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 102 biochemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $40,562 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. Get the full biochemistry details for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biochemistry, ranking #3. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 39 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Michigan State University earn around $38,243 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,774. See the full biochemistry program report for Michigan State University

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry schools. Set in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. There were roughly 12 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Saginaw Valley State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Saginaw Valley State University generally make around $50,012. Typical student debt for the program is $28,091. Get the full biochemistry details for Saginaw Valley State University

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biochemistry, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. About 59% of students finish within six years. Central Michigan University awarded about 15 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $50,688 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,857 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Central Michigan University

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Western Michigan University landed the #6 spot for biochemistry this year. This large public university is located in the city of Kalamazoo. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 12 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Western Michigan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Western Michigan University generally make around $48,966. Typical student debt for the program is $27,981. See the full biochemistry program report for Western Michigan University

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Grand Valley State University placed #7 among the best biochemistry schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Allendale. Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Grand Valley State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $30,141 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,625 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry details for Grand Valley State University

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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University earned the #8 position for biochemistry this year. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Andrews University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Andrews University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $62,634 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,314. Read more about the biochemistry program at Andrews University

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University Of Michigan Dearborn earned the #9 position for biochemistry this year. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn. University Of Michigan Dearborn graduates 58% of students within six years. University Of Michigan Dearborn awarded about 14 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of University Of Michigan Dearborn earn a median of $62,536 early in their careers. University Of Michigan Dearborn graduates carry a median of $26,516 in student loans. Read more about the biochemistry program at University Of Michigan Dearborn

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Albion College
Albion, MI

Albion College placed #10 among the best biochemistry schools. Albion College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Albion. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Albion College awarded about 12 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $40,829 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,254 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Albion College

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #11 for biochemistry this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Oakland University in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $54,785 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Oakland University

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Eastern Michigan University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry schools. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Eastern Michigan University awarded about 14 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $47,887. Typical student debt for the program is $25,359. Get the full biochemistry details for Eastern Michigan University

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Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry schools. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo College is a small private not-for-profit university. Kalamazoo College graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Kalamazoo College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Kalamazoo College generally make around $37,374. Kalamazoo College graduates carry a median of $26,118 in student loans. Read more about the biochemistry program at Kalamazoo College

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Grand Rapids. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 17 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Calvin College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Calvin College earn around $44,220 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full biochemistry details for Calvin College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 26 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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