District of Columbia · Biochemistry

Best Biochemistry institutions in District of Columbia, 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
6
offering CIP 26.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
81
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,789
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
75%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biochemists and Biophysicists
BLS OEWS 2024

6 institutions offering Biochemistry in District of Columbia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Georgetown University
Washington Private not-for-profit
5195%$22,242
2George Washington University
Washington Private not-for-profit
1584%$29,789
3American University
Washington Private not-for-profit
875%$30,225
4The Catholic University of America
Washington Private not-for-profit
379%$27,724
5Howard University
Washington Private not-for-profit
270%$48,194
6Trinity Washington University
Washington Private not-for-profit
249%$14,841

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 District of Columbia

Jobs in District of Columbia
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro
$104,370
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biochemistry programs in District of Columbia.

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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