Best Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs prepare students for careers at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and life sciences. Graduates typically earn around $32,191 annually, with potential for significant growth in research, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors. When evaluating programs, students should prioritize universities with strong laboratory facilities, active research opportunities, and faculty engaged in cutting-edge molecular research. Access to modern instrumentation and partnerships with research institutions can enhance hands-on learning experiences. With 134 schools offering this interdisciplinary major, students have numerous options to find programs that align with their specific interests in areas ranging from drug development to genetic engineering and protein analysis.

Schools Ranked

$41,907

Avg. Program Earnings

70.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, Michigan	$48,432	68.1%	private-nonprofit
2	San Jose State University San Jose, California	$45,500	64.7%	public
3	University of San Diego San Diego, California	$45,383	81.6%	private-nonprofit
4	Lebanon Valley College Annville, Pennsylvania	$44,942	72.5%	private-nonprofit
5	Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, California	$44,933		private-nonprofit
6	Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts	$44,933	90.4%	private-nonprofit
7	San Francisco State University San Francisco, California	$44,276	50.1%	public
8	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, New Hampshire	$42,682	76.4%	public
9	Miami University-Oxford Oxford, Ohio	$42,682	81.8%	public
10	Colgate University Hamilton, New York	$42,123	90.5%	private-nonprofit
11	North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, North Carolina	$42,123	84.6%	public
12	California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, California	$41,937	54.2%	public
13	Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, California	$41,565	53.4%	private-nonprofit
14	California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, California	$41,025	55.8%	public
15	Vassar College Poughkeepsie, New York	$41,025	89.1%	private-nonprofit
16	Texas State University San Marcos, Texas	$40,512	56.2%	public
17	Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas	$40,467	67.5%	public
18	Utah State University Logan, Utah	$40,368	57.3%	public
19	California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, California	$39,648	54.7%	public
20	University of Vermont Burlington, Vermont	$39,592	78.6%	public
21	Towson University Towson, Maryland	$39,369	67.6%	public
22	California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, California	$38,937	69.2%	public
23	The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas	$38,649	87.6%	public
24	University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, Massachusetts	$38,289	83.2%	public
25	University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, Massachusetts	$38,289	51.1%	public