Academic Quality vs. PhD Pipeline: Top 100 Biochemistry Programs

X = Academic Rating  •  Y = PhD Productivity (NSF “Biochemistry & biophysics” + “Molecular biology”)  •  Bubble = Earnings & ROI (Tier 2)

Private University
Public University
Technical Institute
Liberal Arts College

Source: College Transitions, 2026  |  Top 100 of 401 programs  |  Labeled: top 20