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- School Code: 117100
- Phone: (831) 755-6700
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
13.67%FINANCIAL AID RATE
76%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$34,661Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Biochemistry Degree
The biochemistry degree program at Harvey Mudd College prepares students for the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems including their fundamental reactions and chemical make-ups, as well as their chemical pathways in reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Students who graduate from the biochemistry degree program may follow a career path in nutrition, healthcare, agriculture, and food and drug administration. Courses include bio-organic chemistry, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, and more. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer biochemistry degrees.
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Harvey Mudd College (Mudd, HMC)
411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA
About
Harvey Mudd College, located in Claremont California, was founded in 1955, and is one of the five colleges that make up the Claremont Colleges, a group of schools that share resources and common areas of campus though operate their school's independently of one another, though students may choose to take courses at the other colleges as part of their curriculum. Harvey Mudd College is a private liberal arts college that places an emphasis on engineering, science and mathematics programs, fields that it has become well known for over it history. The school is named after Harvey Seeley Mudd, an investor who died prior to the opening of the school, with funds supplied by friends and family to complete its construction.
Academics
Harvey Mudd College offers student a number undergraduate degrees in science, math and engineering allowing students to choose the one that best reflect their desired goals and future plans. Undergraduate programs provide students with a bachelor's degree and typically take four years to complete through a mixture of major related courses and general education requirements. Harvey Mudd College specializes in a specific area of study, though students are encouraged to take additional courses that may interest them through partner schools in the Claremont Colleges.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Applicants to Harvey Mudd College must supply a completed application along with having completed the prerequisite high school courses necessary for admission. Through transcripts and the information provided by the application, students will be reviewed by the school and a decision rendered regarding admission. Once the review is complete, students will be notified if they are admitted, with those who are receiving information to begin their college career.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the financial aid department to determine a student's financial need, aid program eligibility and monetary awards. Aid must be reapplied for each academic year.
Students Enrolled in the Biochemistry Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Harvey Mudd College offers a bachelor's degree program in biochemistry.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Biochemistry program at Harvey Mudd College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Natural Sciences Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Salinas, CA
- Total Employment: 30
- Average Hourly Rate: $63.60
- Average Annual Salary: $132290
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Description
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, biochemists and biophysicists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Harvey Mudd College may provide student services including:- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work