The average annual wage of the occupations is $120,310 and $58 per hour. 4 vocational programs could be taken for the Biochemists and Biophysicists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 33,180 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 4 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Biochemists and Biophysicists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 2 | $37,949 | - | - | - |
| Biophysics | 1 | $47,919 | - | - | - |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 | $40,214 | - | - | - |
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 1 | $25,762 | - | - | - |
The following 13 occupations are related to Biochemists and Biophysicists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 19,320 | $106,700 | $51 |
| Engineers, All Other | 151K | $118,350 | $57 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 73,020 | $66,640 | $32 |
| Animal Scientists | 2,460 | $89,450 | $43 |
| Microbiologists | 21,540 | $93,380 | $45 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 61,220 | $99,060 | $48 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 137K | $112,380 | $54 |
| Physicists | 18,350 | $158,270 | $76 |
| Chemists | 83,530 | $95,560 | $46 |
| Biological Technicians | 76,990 | $56,540 | $27 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 20,210 | $102,630 | $0 |
The following 4 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Biochemists and Biophysicists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.