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2026 Best Biochemistry Schools in the Southwest Region

23 Colleges in the United States
1,348 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$44,512 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biochemistry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biochemistry programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 60 schools to find the best for biochemistry students.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry in the Southwest Region

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 Tulsa this year for biochemistry. Set in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Tulsa graduates 72% of students within six years. University Of Tulsa awarded about 19 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $66,166 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,638 to complete this degree. See the full biochemistry program report for University Of Tulsa

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Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Students looking for a strong biochemistry program will find one at Trinity University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Trinity University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 21 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Trinity University in the most recent year. Biochemistry graduates of Trinity University earn a median of $57,496 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,314 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry details for Trinity University

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Texas A And M University College Station is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biochemistry, ranking #3. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 92 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $28,338 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,250 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry details for Texas A And M University College Station

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A rank of #4 makes The University Of Texas At Austin one of the top schools for biochemistry. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 276 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $33,846 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. See the full biochemistry program report for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Arizona State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biochemistry, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 175 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $43,333 in their early career. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. See the full biochemistry program report for Arizona State University

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Southern Methodist University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Dallas. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $70,632. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. See the full biochemistry program report for Southern Methodist University

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The University Of Texas At Dallas landed the #7 spot for biochemistry this year. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public university. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates 76% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Dallas awarded about 56 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from The University Of Texas At Dallas earn around $30,207 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Read more about the biochemistry program at The University Of Texas At Dallas

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Arizona State University Skysong landed the #8 spot for biochemistry this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public university. About 101 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Arizona State University Skysong generally make around $43,333. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Arizona State University Skysong

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned the #9 position for biochemistry this year. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 23 biochemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $58,084. Typical student debt for the program is $24,219. More information about a degree in biochemistry from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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University Of Arizona landed the #10 spot for biochemistry this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 73 biochemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from University Of Arizona earn around $35,607 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $18,349 in student loans. Read more about the biochemistry program at University Of Arizona

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Texas Tech University landed the #11 spot for biochemistry this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lubbock. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 52 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $32,027 in their early career. Texas Tech University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry details for Texas Tech University

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University Of Houston placed #12 among the best biochemistry schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 79 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $34,648 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000. More information about a degree in biochemistry from University Of Houston

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #13 spot for biochemistry this year. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 48 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $29,720. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,030 in student loans. See the full biochemistry program report for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Baylor University earned the #14 position for biochemistry this year. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Baylor University awarded about 65 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $30,496 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the biochemistry program at Baylor University

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University Of North Texas came in at #15 for biochemistry this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Denton. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 47 biochemistry degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from University Of North Texas earn around $34,657 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,304 to complete this degree. Read more about the biochemistry program at University Of North Texas

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Baylor College Of Medicine came in at #16 for biochemistry this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. Baylor College Of Medicine awarded about 10 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $110,751 in their early career. See the full biochemistry program report for Baylor College Of Medicine

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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #17 among the best biochemistry schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Arlington. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 15 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $55,304 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates carry a median of $23,201 in student loans. Read more about the biochemistry program at The University Of Texas At Arlington

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Stephen F Austin State University placed #18 among the best biochemistry schools. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 16 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Stephen F Austin State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Stephen F Austin State University earn around $42,197 in the first couple years of their career. Stephen F Austin State University graduates carry a median of $24,759 in student loans. Read more about the biochemistry program at Stephen F Austin State University

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Texas State University San Marcos ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry schools. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. About 55% of students finish within six years. Texas State University San Marcos awarded about 35 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $44,824 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,750. Read more about the biochemistry program at Texas State University San Marcos

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio placed #20 among the best biochemistry schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 20 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from The University Of Texas At San Antonio generally make around $49,955. Students borrow a median of $24,468 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biochemistry from The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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Austin College
Sherman, TX

Austin College came in at #21 for biochemistry this year. Austin College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sherman. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 10 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Austin College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $32,287 in their early career. Austin College graduates carry a median of $24,264 in student loans. See the full biochemistry program report for Austin College

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus landed the #22 spot for biochemistry this year. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. University Of New Mexico Main Campus awarded about 54 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $23,648 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. More information about a degree in biochemistry from University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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New Mexico State University Main Campus landed the #23 spot for biochemistry this year. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $41,860. Typical student debt for the program is $19,026. More information about a degree in biochemistry from New Mexico State University Main Campus

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Abilene Christian University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Abilene. About 59% of students finish within six years. Abilene Christian University awarded about 10 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $56,463 in their early career. Abilene Christian University graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans. See the full biochemistry program report for Abilene Christian University

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The University Of Texas At El Paso earned the #25 position for biochemistry this year. This very large public university is located in the city of El Paso. The University Of Texas At El Paso graduates 50% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At El Paso awarded about 14 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $19,546 in their early career. The University Of Texas At El Paso graduates carry a median of $16,322 in student loans. More information about a degree in biochemistry from The University Of Texas At El Paso

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 60 schools evaluated.

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