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California Private Biochemistry Universities

Compare 39 programs at 30 universities in California — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

30 universities · ranked best first

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1
US University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$32,740/yr
Admission rate
10%
Earnings (10yr)
$92,498
Students
20,443
2
SU Stanford University logo

Stanford University

Stanford, California · Private University · Est. 1885

US #198 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$13,807/yr
Admission rate
4%
Earnings (10yr)
$124,080
Students
7,554
3
US University of San Diego logo

University of San Diego

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1949

US #219 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$30,365/yr
Admission rate
52%
Earnings (10yr)
$86,522
Students
5,671
4
UP University of the Pacific logo

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California · Private University · Est. 1851

US #253 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$25,447/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$78,445
Students
3,204
5
UR University of Redlands logo

University of Redlands

Redlands, California · Private University · Est. 1907

US #327 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,031/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,690
Students
2,049
6
CB California Baptist University logo

California Baptist University

Riverside, California · Private University · Est. 1950

US #345 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$26,285/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,504
Students
8,179
7
AP Azusa Pacific University logo

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California · Private University · Est. 1899

US #362 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$22,212/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$66,677
Students
2,759
8
LM Loyola Marymount University logo

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1865

US #416 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$48,381/yr
Admission rate
45%
Earnings (10yr)
$78,349
Students
7,094
9
CU Chapman University logo

Chapman University

Orange, California · Private University · Est. 1861

US #436 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$46,555/yr
Admission rate
65%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,070
Students
7,478
10
MS Mount Saint Mary's University logo

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1925

US #482 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$21,413/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,379
Students
1,719
11
LS La Sierra University logo

La Sierra University

Riverside, California · Private University · Est. 1922

US #504 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$45,566/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,824
Students
1,116
12
BU Biola University logo

Biola University

La Mirada, California · Private University · Est. 1908

US #523 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$31,495/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,778
Students
3,474
13
SM Saint Mary's College of California logo

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, California · Private University · Est. 1863

US #560 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,378/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$78,812
Students
1,947
14
LL Loma Linda University logo

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California · Private University · Est. 1905

US #570 ROI A Admissions open
Earnings (10yr)
$89,816
Students
909
15
SC Santa Clara University logo

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California · Private University · Est. 1851

US #600 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$50,062/yr
Admission rate
48%
Earnings (10yr)
$109,183
Students
6,552
16
CI California Institute of Technology logo

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California · Private University · Est. 1891

US #634 Admissions open
Net price
$16,075/yr
Admission rate
3%
Earnings (10yr)
$128,566
Students
987
17
WJ William Jessup University logo

William Jessup University

Rocklin, California · Private University · Est. 1939

US #643 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$28,062/yr
Admission rate
93%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,257
Students
1,294
18
CL California Lutheran University logo

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, California · Private University · Est. 1959

US #644 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,109/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,712
Students
2,296
19
PL Point Loma Nazarene University logo

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1902

US #668 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$38,729/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,998
Students
3,188
20
VU Vanguard University of Southern California logo

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, California · Private University · Est. 1920

US #910 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$21,241/yr
Admission rate
62%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,541
Students
1,933
21
PC Pitzer College logo

Pitzer College

Claremont, California · Private University · Est. 1963

US #943 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$34,191/yr
Admission rate
25%
Earnings (10yr)
$69,512
Students
1,227
22
CU Concordia University-Irvine logo

Concordia University-Irvine

Irvine, California · Private University · Est. 1976

US #1024 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$28,115/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,083
Students
1,536
23
SC Scripps College logo

Scripps College

Claremont, California · Private University · Est. 1926

US #1055 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$36,294/yr
Admission rate
38%
Earnings (10yr)
$77,539
Students
1,113
24
CM Claremont McKenna College logo

Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, California · Private University · Est. 1946

US #1071 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,849/yr
Admission rate
10%
Earnings (10yr)
$104,736
Students
1,388

What this subject pays

Graduates of Biochemistry programmes report a median $32,925 two years after finishing, across 142 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $23,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Biochemistry universities in California?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Southern California, Stanford University, University of San Diego. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Biochemistry universities in California?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Biochemistry universities in California?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in California?

Filtering by California keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Biochemistry universities in California

This page lists private Biochemistry universities in California held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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