California · Biochemical Engineering

Best Biochemical Engineering institutions in California, ranked by earnings

Biochemical Engineering is a specialized field that merges principles from chemical and biological engineering to design and advance processes involving biological organisms and organic molecules. This program is ideal for students…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 14.43
States offered
5
with a program page
Degrees / yr
24
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
90%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Chemical Engineers
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Biochemical Engineering in California

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley Public
1593%
2University of California - Davis
Davis Public
986%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Chemical Engineers (SOC 17-2041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,860
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

ScienceCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningMathematicsSpeaking

What Chemical Engineers earn in California

Jobs in California
1,260
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro
$151,340
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Related careers

Chemical Engineers
avg · 1,260 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biochemical Engineering programs in California.

What is the focus of the Biochemical Engineering program?+

Biochemical Engineering is a specialized field that merges principles from chemical and biological engineering to design and advance processes involving biological organisms and organic molecules. This program is ideal for students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Chemical Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +2.6% growth with around 1,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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