Kentucky · Biochemistry

Best Biochemistry institutions in Kentucky, 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
8
offering CIP 26.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
67
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,407
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biochemists and Biophysicists
$110,500
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Biochemistry in Kentucky

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
1556%
2Centre College
Danville Private not-for-profit
1381%$18,407
3University of Louisville
Louisville Public
1261%
4University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
971%
5Asbury University
Wilmore Private not-for-profit
665%$19,816
6Bellarmine University
Louisville Private not-for-profit
664%$22,542
7Georgetown College
Georgetown Private not-for-profit
549%$12,666
8Brescia University
Owensboro Private not-for-profit
154%$14,604

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 Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
40
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$110,500
median $74,630
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biochemistry programs in Kentucky.

How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Kentucky is $110,500 (median $74,630), across about 40 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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