Biochemistry B.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to explain how chemical reactions are catalyzed and regulated in living systems.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to explain how biological information is stored and transmitted by nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and small molecules.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to explain how organelles function and interact with each other to facilitate the basic function of eukaryotic cells.

4. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to explain how cells interact with each other to facilitate the basic function of multicellular organisms.

5. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to explain how improper regulation of biochemical processes can lead to human diseases and how molecular techniques can be used to solve biological and biomedical problems.

CAREERS BIOCHEMISTRY B.S. GRADUATES PURSUE

Biochemist
Cosmeceutical Development/Cosmetic Chemist
Healthcare Practitioner
Lab Manager
Pharmacist
Radio-Chemist
Research Analyst
Science Writer
Teacher / Professor
Veterinarian

SUCCESS RATES

82.1%

6-year graduation rate

3.81

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$90,945

10 years after graduation

$60,301

5 years after graduation

$31,184

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

79.2%

Working in New York

53.2%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars. Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State two years after graduation. SUNY Wages Dashboard, includes graduates from 2015-18. Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)