Major · CIP 26.02

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

1,304 international students graduated in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology in the 2024–25 academic year. 772 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsSciences & Mathematics
1,304
International graduates, 2024–25
653 bachelor's · 225 master's · 281 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
772
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · Usually needs more education2,900 openings a year · 3,068 LCA filings2,900+12.3%$127,4103,068
Medical Scientists, except EpidemiologistsSOC 19-1042 · Usually needs more education10,500 openings a year · 5,410 LCA filings10,500+12.6%$103,4105,410
ChemistsSOC 19-20315,900 openings a year · 2,192 LCA filings5,900+6.4%$91,2402,192

College teaching in this field: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology