Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs

CIP 2602 · Biological & Biomedical Sciences · ranked by median earnings four years after completion

115 institutions report graduate earnings for Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs (College Scorecard, 2024-25). Across them the median is $66,885 four years after completion, with a typical debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31× and 89% of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold. Indicatively, 2 of the 121 programs with both earnings and a benchmark fall below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026); the rest clear it.

National ranking

#	Institution	Earn 4yr	% > threshold	Median debt	Debt/earn	Earnings premium	2 of 3 yrs
1	Harvard UniversityMA · Doctoral	$174,114 n=21	–	–	–	Above +130%	–
2	University of California-Los AngelesCA · Doctoral	$134,860 n=30	100% 5yr	–	–	Above +79%	Clears 2/2
3	University of Wisconsin-MadisonWI · Doctoral	$126,758 n=17	100% 5yr	–	–	Above +106%	Clears 2/2
4	Ohio State University-Main CampusOH · Doctoral	$123,814 n=21	95% 1yr	–	–	Above +97%	–
5	University of Michigan-Ann ArborMI · Doctoral	$116,369 n=21	79% 1yr	–	–	Above +85%	–
6	University of California-DavisCA · Doctoral	$108,451 n=16	–	–	–	Above +44%	–
7	Johns Hopkins UniversityMD · Doctoral	$108,169 n=34	100% 5yr	–	–	Above +42%	Below 1/2
8	University of California-Santa BarbaraCA · Bachelor's	$90,694 n=29	100% 5yr	$11,750	0.13×	Above +136%	–
9	Northeastern UniversityMA · Bachelor's	$90,612 n=21	96% 5yr	$23,250	0.26×	Above +108%	Clears 2/2
10	University of California-Santa CruzCA · Bachelor's	$88,305 n=50	97% 5yr	$18,959	0.21×	Above +130%	Clears 2/2
11	University of New Hampshire-Main CampusNH · Bachelor's	$87,075 n=22	79% 5yr	$27,000	0.31×	Above +96%	Clears 2/2
12	George Washington UniversityDC · Master's	$86,130 n=19	89% 1yr	$54,500	0.63×	Below +0%	–
13	University of Massachusetts-BostonMA · Bachelor's	$85,296 n=21	87% 5yr	$23,125	0.27×	Above +96%	Clears 2/2
14	University of San DiegoCA · Bachelor's	$83,380 n=18	92% 5yr	$27,000	0.32×	Above +117%	Clears 2/2
15	University of KansasKS · Bachelor's	$81,568 n=17	96% 5yr	$18,250	0.22×	Above +124%	–
16	Montclair State UniversityNJ · Bachelor's	$81,519 n=37	67% 1yr	$25,000	0.31×	Above +104%	–
17	University of VermontVT · Bachelor's	$80,593 n=16	–	$19,500	0.24×	Above +106%	Clears 2/2
18	University of Maryland-College ParkMD · Bachelor's	$80,470 n=18	81% 5yr	$19,500	0.24×	Above +91%	–
19	Temple UniversityPA · Bachelor's	$80,364 n=29	94% 5yr	$25,125	0.31×	Above +113%	Clears 2/2
20	California State University-Long BeachCA · Bachelor's	$79,820 n=28	83% 5yr	$11,000	0.14×	Above +108%	Clears 2/2
21	Rutgers University-CamdenNJ · Bachelor's	$79,510 n=25	87% 5yr	$22,862	0.29×	Above +99%	Clears 2/2
22	Rutgers University-New BrunswickNJ · Bachelor's	$79,510 n=25	87% 5yr	$22,862	0.29×	Above +99%	Clears 2/2
23	Indiana University-BloomingtonIN · Bachelor's	$78,721 n=20	92% 5yr	$22,777	0.29×	Above +110%	Clears 2/2
24	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoCA · Bachelor's	$78,097 n=28	91% 5yr	$17,500	0.22×	Above +103%	Clears 2/2
25	California State University-East BayCA · Bachelor's	$77,863 n=22	–	$23,750	0.30×	Above +103%	–
26	University of Massachusetts-AmherstMA · Bachelor's	$77,853 n=67	89% 5yr	$23,250	0.30×	Above +79%	Clears 2/2
27	Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusPA · Bachelor's	$77,336 n=74	96% 5yr	$25,750	0.33×	Above +105%	Clears 2/2
28	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State BerksPA · Bachelor's	$77,336 n=74	96% 5yr	$25,750	0.33×	Above +105%	Clears 2/2
29	Western Washington UniversityWA · Bachelor's	$77,048 n=16	–	$20,166	0.26×	Above +81%	–
30	San Francisco State UniversityCA · Bachelor's	$76,134 n=47	83% 5yr	$14,986	0.20×	Above +98%	Clears 2/2
31	Portland State UniversityOR · Bachelor's	$75,765 n=22	–	$22,221	0.29×	Above +106%	–
32	University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyMD · Bachelor's	$75,493 n=33	89% 5yr	$19,500	0.26×	Above +80%	Clears 2/2
33	Boston CollegeMA · Bachelor's	$75,274 n=16	96% 5yr	$19,000	0.25×	Above +73%	Clears 2/2
34	Johns Hopkins UniversityMD · Master's	$75,157 n=39	94% 5yr	$59,466	0.79×	Below -1%	Below 2/2
35	University of DelawareDE · Bachelor's	$74,190 n=21	80% 1yr	$25,334	0.34×	Above +93%	–
36	Stevenson UniversityMD · Bachelor's	$73,584 n=18	–	$27,000	0.37×	Above +75%	–
37	University of California-Los AngelesCA · Bachelor's	$73,506 n=89	88% 5yr	$14,753	0.20×	Above +91%	Clears 2/2
38	University of Wisconsin-MadisonWI · Bachelor's	$72,988 n=88	94% 5yr	$20,000	0.27×	Above +87%	Clears 2/2
39	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusGA · Bachelor's	$72,940 n=17	88% 5yr	$24,250	0.33×	Above +107%	Clears 2/2
40	University of California-San DiegoCA · Bachelor's	$72,491 n=361	40%	$17,359	0.24×	Above +89%	Clears 2/2
41	Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterTX · Master's	$72,352 n=34	96% 5yr	$38,250	0.53×	Above +10%	Clears 2/2
42	North Carolina State University at RaleighNC · Bachelor's	$71,136 n=42	95% 5yr	$22,000	0.31×	Above +107%	Clears 2/2
43	University of California-DavisCA · Bachelor's	$70,754 n=155	81%	$11,000	0.15×	Above +84%	Clears 2/2
44	Colorado State University-Fort CollinsCO · Bachelor's	$70,343 n=41	88% 5yr	$21,500	0.31×	Above +69%	Clears 2/2
45	Florida State UniversityFL · Bachelor's	$69,875 n=41	92% 5yr	$17,625	0.25×	Above +107%	–
46	University of DenverCO · Bachelor's	$69,725 n=24	54% 1yr	$23,139	0.33×	Above +68%	–
47	Stockton UniversityNJ · Bachelor's	$69,252 n=22	–	$22,940	0.33×	Above +74%	–
48	New York UniversityNY · Bachelor's	$68,690 n=32	83% 5yr	$20,746	0.30×	Above +81%	Clears 2/2
49	University of Colorado BoulderCO · Bachelor's	$68,488 n=32	89% 5yr	$18,487	0.27×	Above +65%	Clears 2/2
50	California State University-FullertonCA · Bachelor's	$68,170 n=109	90% 5yr	$18,240	0.27×	Above +77%	Clears 2/2
51	University of Michigan-Ann ArborMI · Bachelor's	$67,925 n=82	66%	$17,095	0.25×	Above +94%	Clears 2/2
52	University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMN · Bachelor's	$67,783 n=53	92% 5yr	$19,500	0.29×	Above +70%	Clears 2/2
53	Rowan UniversityNJ · Bachelor's	$67,702 n=48	92% 5yr	$19,000	0.28×	Above +70%	Clears 2/2
54	Loyola University ChicagoIL · Bachelor's	$67,681 n=17	100% 5yr	$25,000	0.37×	Above +79%	Clears 2/2
55	Purdue University-Main CampusIN · Bachelor's	$67,639 n=20	96% 5yr	$17,713	0.26×	Above +81%	–
56	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityVA · Bachelor's	$67,621 n=57	91% 5yr	$24,000	0.35×	Above +78%	Clears 2/2
57	Drake UniversityIA · Bachelor's	$67,547 n=17	–	$20,375	0.30×	Above +75%	–
58	California State University-Los AngelesCA · Bachelor's	$67,441 n=39	90% 5yr	$16,156	0.24×	Above +75%	Clears 2/2
59	Ohio State University-Main CampusOH · Bachelor's	$67,381 n=25	94% 5yr	$18,500	0.28×	Above +83%	Clears 2/2
60	University of South Carolina-ColumbiaSC · Bachelor's	$67,202 n=18	–	$23,250	0.35×	Above +95%	–
61	California State University-SacramentoCA · Bachelor's	$66,885 n=35	82% 1yr	$16,500	0.25×	Above +74%	–
62	University of ArizonaAZ · Bachelor's	$66,862 n=40	86% 5yr	$18,349	0.27×	Above +82%	Clears 2/2
63	University of Missouri-St LouisMO · Bachelor's	$66,483 n=28	83% 5yr	$23,850	0.36×	Above +86%	Clears 2/2
64	California State University-San MarcosCA · Bachelor's	$65,479 n=33	93% 1yr	$20,983	0.32×	Above +70%	–
65	Kansas State UniversityKS · Bachelor's	$65,122 n=17	–	$27,500	0.42×	Above +79%	–
66	University of IowaIA · Bachelor's	$65,072 n=20	94% 5yr	$21,500	0.33×	Above +69%	–
67	Texas State UniversityTX · Bachelor's	$64,830 n=34	86% 5yr	$22,365	0.34×	Above +81%	Clears 2/2
68	Binghamton UniversityNY · Bachelor's	$64,737 n=30	63% 1yr	$17,779	0.28×	Above +70%	Clears 2/2
69	University of Nebraska-LincolnNE · Bachelor's	$64,521 n=30	95% 5yr	$19,300	0.30×	Above +73%	Clears 2/2
70	Cornell CollegeIA · Bachelor's	$64,510 n=20	–	$27,000	0.42×	Above +67%	–
71	University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeWI · Bachelor's	$64,492 n=33	94% 5yr	$22,775	0.35×	Above +65%	Clears 2/2
72	The University of Texas at AustinTX · Bachelor's	$64,145 n=125	42%	$18,642	0.29×	Above +79%	Clears 2/2
73	Boston UniversityMA · Bachelor's	$64,112 n=46	80% 5yr	$25,000	0.39×	Above +47%	Clears 2/2
74	University of Pittsburgh-GreensburgPA · Bachelor's	$63,707 n=24	61% 1yr	$26,558	0.42×	Above +69%	–
75	University of Pittsburgh-JohnstownPA · Bachelor's	$63,707 n=24	61% 1yr	$26,558	0.42×	Above +69%	–
76	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPA · Bachelor's	$63,707 n=24	61% 1yr	$26,558	0.42×	Above +69%	–
77	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-BayamonPR · Master's	$63,641 n=23	92% 5yr	$17,000	0.27×	Above +129%	Clears 2/2
78	Michigan State UniversityMI · Bachelor's	$63,419 n=39	86% 5yr	$22,125	0.35×	Above +81%	Clears 2/2
79	Brigham Young UniversityUT · Bachelor's	$63,291 n=22	93% 5yr	$11,625	0.18×	Above +59%	–
80	University of Nevada-RenoNV · Bachelor's	$63,239 n=33	85% 5yr	$14,024	0.22×	Above +68%	Clears 2/2
81	Iowa State UniversityIA · Bachelor's	$63,026 n=26	75% 1yr	$18,950	0.30×	Above +64%	–
82	Texas Tech UniversityTX · Bachelor's	$63,013 n=29	93% 5yr	$22,718	0.36×	Above +76%	Clears 2/2
83	CUNY City CollegeNY · Bachelor's	$62,440 n=20	65% 1yr	–	–	Above +64%	–
84	Duquesne UniversityPA · Bachelor's	$62,319 n=27	92% 5yr	$27,000	0.43×	Above +65%	Clears 2/2
85	University of North Carolina at GreensboroNC · Bachelor's	$61,940 n=17	–	$20,672	0.33×	Above +81%	–
86	University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointWI · Bachelor's	$61,349 n=25	86% 5yr	$22,500	0.37×	Above +57%	Clears 2/2
87	University of HoustonTX · Bachelor's	$61,122 n=40	87% 5yr	$17,640	0.29×	Above +71%	Clears 2/2
88	University of Minnesota-DuluthMN · Bachelor's	$61,010 n=33	96% 5yr	$19,729	0.32×	Above +53%	Clears 2/2
89	Clemson UniversitySC · Bachelor's	$60,988 n=20	–	$21,750	0.36×	Above +77%	–
90	Central Connecticut State UniversityCT · Bachelor's	$60,713 n=45	89% 5yr	$23,750	0.39×	Above +44%	Clears 2/2
91	University of North TexasTX · Bachelor's	$60,655 n=22	94% 5yr	$21,719	0.36×	Above +70%	Clears 2/2
92	Stony Brook UniversityNY · Bachelor's	$60,648 n=80	87% 5yr	$18,250	0.30×	Above +59%	Clears 2/2
93	Arizona State University Campus ImmersionAZ · Bachelor's	$60,501 n=184	58%	$18,750	0.31×	Above +64%	Clears 2/2
94	Arizona State University Digital ImmersionAZ · Bachelor's	$60,501 n=184	58%	$18,750	0.31×	Above +64%	Clears 2/2
95	California State University-ChicoCA · Bachelor's	$60,367 n=18	–	$22,000	0.36×	Above +57%	–
96	University of California-RiversideCA · Bachelor's	$59,549 n=78	56%	$16,958	0.28×	Above +55%	Clears 2/2
97	University of GeorgiaGA · Bachelor's	$59,534 n=34	90% 5yr	$20,750	0.35×	Above +69%	–
98	Grand Valley State UniversityMI · Bachelor's	$59,476 n=16	–	$25,125	0.42×	Above +70%	–
99	Texas A&M University-College StationTX · Bachelor's	$59,079 n=21	86% 5yr	$17,500	0.30×	Above +65%	Clears 2/2
100	Kennesaw State UniversityGA · Bachelor's	$59,054 n=16	85% 5yr	$23,625	0.40×	Above +67%	Clears 2/2
101	University of Washington-Bothell CampusWA · Bachelor's	$58,818 n=75	92%	$14,014	0.24×	Above +38%	Clears 2/2
102	University of Washington-Seattle CampusWA · Bachelor's	$58,818 n=75	92%	$14,014	0.24×	Above +38%	Clears 2/2
103	University of Illinois ChicagoIL · Bachelor's	$58,268 n=44	86% 5yr	$14,723	0.25×	Above +55%	Clears 2/2
104	University of Southern CaliforniaCA · Bachelor's	$57,246 n=41	83% 5yr	$3,000	0.05×	Above +49%	Clears 2/2
105	Metropolitan State University of DenverCO · Bachelor's	$57,065 n=20	–	–	–	Above +37%	–
106	California State University-San BernardinoCA · Bachelor's	$56,277 n=21	95% 5yr	$15,512	0.28×	Above +46%	Clears 2/2
107	University of Missouri-ColumbiaMO · Bachelor's	$56,003 n=21	93% 5yr	$25,437	0.45×	Above +57%	Clears 2/2
108	Towson UniversityMD · Bachelor's	$54,367 n=23	100% 5yr	$19,950	0.37×	Above +29%	Clears 2/2
109	The University of Texas at ArlingtonTX · Bachelor's	$53,830 n=21	–	$19,779	0.37×	Above +51%	–
110	Brigham Young University-IdahoID · Bachelor's	$53,561 n=17	–	–	–	Above +51%	–
111	Grinnell CollegeIA · Bachelor's	$53,105 n=17	80% 5yr	$16,549	0.31×	Above +38%	Clears 2/2
112	The University of Texas at El PasoTX · Bachelor's	$51,356 n=23	88% 5yr	$16,877	0.33×	Above +44%	Clears 2/2
113	The University of Texas at DallasTX · Bachelor's	$50,432 n=33	89% 5yr	$20,750	0.41×	Above +41%	Clears 2/2
114	Baylor UniversityTX · Bachelor's	$49,661 n=34	91% 5yr	$26,500	0.53×	Above +39%	Clears 2/2
115	Middle Tennessee State UniversityTN · Bachelor's	$49,543 n=41	94% 5yr	$15,716	0.32×	Above +42%	Clears 2/2
116	Oklahoma State University-Main CampusOK · Bachelor's	$49,010 n=42	50% 1yr	$18,716	0.38×	Above +38%	–
117	University of New Mexico-Main CampusNM · Bachelor's	$48,873 n=25	87% 5yr	$18,975	0.39×	Above +50%	Clears 2/2
118	Coastal Carolina UniversitySC · Bachelor's	$46,896 n=16	–	$27,000	0.58×	Above +36%	–
119	The University of Texas at San AntonioTX · Bachelor's	$45,035 n=24	–	$19,250	0.43×	Above +26%	–
120	Mississippi State UniversityMS · Bachelor's	$44,979 n=26	89% 5yr	$23,248	0.52×	Above +36%	Clears 2/2
121	University of Hawaii at ManoaHI · Bachelor's	$43,080 n=16	–	$25,750	0.60×	Above +6%	–

% > threshold is ED's own share of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold, taken from the best available measurement window (4-, 5- or 1-year) pooled across all nine College Scorecard Field-of-Study releases; a chip marks any figure not on the 4-year window. Earnings premium compares median earnings four years out to the U.S. Census ACS median for a high-school graduate (undergraduate credentials) or bachelor's-degree holder (graduate credentials) in the institution's state. 2 of 3 yrs flags programs below that benchmark in two of the latest three reported cohort-years, the statutory trigger under the 2025 federal earnings-premium test (effective July 1, 2026). Indicative estimates; the Department of Education's official determination may differ. Figures lag the current year by 2–3 years.

By state, median earnings, 4 yrs out

State	Median earn 4yr	Programs
Massachusetts	$81,575	6
New Jersey	$79,510	5
Maryland	$75,325	6
California	$72,999	20
Colorado	$69,107	4
Wisconsin	$68,740	4
Michigan	$65,672	4
Iowa	$64,510	5
Pennsylvania	$63,707	7
New York	$63,589	4
South Carolina	$60,988	3
Arizona	$60,501	3
Texas	$59,867	12
Georgia	$59,534	3
Washington	$58,818	3

States with at least 3 reporting Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs, by median graduate earnings.

Frequently asked

Which colleges have the highest-paying Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs?

By median earnings four years after completion, the highest-paying Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs in this dataset are Harvard University ($174,114), University of California-Los Angeles ($134,860), University of Wisconsin-Madison ($126,758). Earnings reflect College Scorecard field-of-study data (2024-25) and vary by credential level and location.

Are Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs at risk under the federal earnings-premium test?

Indicatively, 2 of the 121 Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs with both earnings and a state/national benchmark have median graduate earnings below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026), under which a program can lose Title IV eligibility if its graduates earn less than a typical worker without the credential for 2 of 3 years. This estimate uses College Scorecard earnings vs U.S. Census ACS medians; the Department of Education's official determination uses its own cohort definition and may differ.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study, 2014–15 through 2022–23 cohorts plus the most-recent snapshot (2024-25); threshold pass-rates pooled across all nine releases. Earnings-premium benchmarks from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS). Compiled by Ibex Insights. See the methodology.