Alabama · Biochemistry

Best Biochemistry institutions in Alabama, ranked by earnings

The Biochemistry program, officially titled Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, focuses on the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. This interdisciplinary field combines principles from both chemistry and…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 26.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
16
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,801
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biochemists and Biophysicists
$71,960
BLS OEWS 2024

5 institutions offering Biochemistry in Alabama

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Huntingdon College
Montgomery Private not-for-profit
648%$21,604
2Samford University
Birmingham Private not-for-profit
477%$28,160
3Oakwood University
Huntsville Private not-for-profit
345%$23,870
4University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham Public
264%
5Faulkner University
Montgomery Private not-for-profit
137%$25,801

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biochemists and Biophysicists (SOC 19-1021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.8%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~2,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$103,650
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

ScienceReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Biochemists and Biophysicists earn in Alabama

Jobs in Alabama
100
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$71,960
median $57,720
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biochemistry programs in Alabama.

How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists earn in Alabama?+

The average annual wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Alabama is $71,960 (median $57,720), across about 100 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Biochemistry program?+

The Biochemistry program, officially titled Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, focuses on the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. This interdisciplinary field combines principles from both chemistry and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop science, reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biochemists and Biophysicists?+

The national job outlook is about +5.8% growth with around 2,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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