Puerto Rico · Biochemistry

Best Biochemistry institutions in Puerto Rico, 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
28
IPEDS completions Spring 2025
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$10,334
IPEDS Spring 2025
Avg graduation rate
39%
IPEDS Spring 2025
State pay · Biochemists and Biophysicists
$69,270
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Biochemistry in Puerto Rico

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon
Bayamon Private not-for-profit
1035%$10,334
2Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla
Aguadilla Private not-for-profit
843%$8,433
3Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo
Fajardo Private not-for-profit
538%$11,242
4University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences
San Juan Public
4
5Universidad Central Del Caribe
Bayamon Private not-for-profit
140%$8,011

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 Puerto Rico

Jobs in Puerto Rico
130
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$69,270
median $64,140
Best-paying metro
$67,990
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biochemistry programs in Puerto Rico.

How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists earn in Puerto Rico?+

The average annual wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Puerto Rico is $69,270 (median $64,140), across about 130 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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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