Biochemistry · West Virginia
Biochemistry colleges in West Virginia
CampusPin lists 24 U.S. colleges in West Virginia that offer Biochemistry programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Biochemistry studies the chemistry of living systems, bridging biology and chemistry for students aiming at research, biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical and graduate pathways.
Schools in West Virginia that offer Biochemistry
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$8,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
48,685
Appalachian Bible College
Mount Hope, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$18,230
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
171
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$10,240
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
1,252
Catholic Distance University
Charles Town, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$9,600
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
167
Concord University
Athens, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,700
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
1,720
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$31,270
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
683
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Moorefield, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,288
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
196
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,454
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
2,937
Glenville State University
Glenville, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,412
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,227
Marshall University
Huntington, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,872
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
9,941
Mountwest Community and Technical College
Huntington, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,818
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,098
New River Community and Technical College
Beckley, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,158
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
777
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Keyser, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,040
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
952
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,720
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
2,787
Strayer University-West Virginia
Scott Depot, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
395
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$32,842
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
2,754
Valley College-Martinsburg
Martinsburg, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$11,944
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
651
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,732
Acceptance
72%
Enrollment
1,982
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Lewisburg, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$11,944
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
33,012
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,049
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
1,464
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,648
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
23,290
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$4,420
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,692
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$33,494
Acceptance
95%
Enrollment
962
Wheeling University
Wheeling, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$29,475
Acceptance
75%
Enrollment
727
Biochemistry programs in West Virginia: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 24 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
24
Public / private
15 / 9
Universities / 2-year
20 / 4
Cities represented
22
In-state tuition range
$4,288–$33,494
Median in-state tuition
$9,506
Lowest published in-state tuition
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
$4,288
Most selective
Davis & Elkins College
58% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
American Public University System
48,685 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Biochemistry program
- General, organic, and physical chemistry
- Cellular and molecular biology
- Protein structure, enzymes, and enzyme kinetics
- Metabolism and metabolic regulation
- Nucleic acids, genetics, and gene expression
- Lab techniques (protein purification, spectroscopy, chromatography, molecular cloning)
- Calculus, physics, and biostatistics
- Senior research thesis
Where a Biochemistry degree can lead
- Biochemists and biophysicists
- Biotech Research Associate
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- PhD Biochemist (academia or industry)
- Pre-medicine pathway → MD/DO
Typical pay: Informational only. BLS reports a 2024 median wage of $103,650 for biochemists and biophysicists; independent research roles in this occupation typically require a doctoral degree.
A Biochemistry major sits between biology and chemistry, covering the molecular basis of life: proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, metabolism, and the regulation of cellular processes. Programs require a full general and organic chemistry sequence, biology, physics, calculus, and often physical chemistry and molecular biology, paired with extensive laboratory work in techniques such as protein purification, enzyme kinetics, spectroscopy, and molecular cloning. The degree is most often a bachelor's, and many programs culminate in a senior research thesis.
Biochemistry graduates work in research labs, biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D, and clinical and diagnostic settings, and the major is a common feeder into PhD programs and medical school. Independent research roles in this field typically require a graduate degree: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists a doctoral degree as the typical entry-level education for biochemists and biophysicists, and reports a 2024 median wage of $103,650 for that occupation, with projected employment growth of 5.8% from 2024 to 2034.
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