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Bachelor's-8% vs national median353 grads tracked

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Colorado State University

Ranked 86th of 109 bachelor's programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,249
middle 50%: $27,075 – $47,935
Median · 5 years out
$59,729
middle 50%: $39,700 – $78,090
Median · 10 years out
$96,164
middle 50%: $65,534 – $139,668

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Colorado State University's bachelor's program in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology earn a median $38,249 one year after graduating, rising to $96,164 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $64,877 for this field, ranking 86th of 109 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7 yrs
≈ $8,401 total interest

Same major at other universities

Coastal Carolina University
$60,590 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$60,387 · 5 yrs out
Berry College
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
College of Saint Benedict
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Texas Woman's University
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Angelo State University
$59,353 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Arlington
$59,105 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$58,858 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
$58,659 · 5 yrs out
Old Dominion University
$58,227 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Indiana
$57,619 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Colorado State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$212,009 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$135,185 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$131,863 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$127,509 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$125,457 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Bachelor's)
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Bachelor's)
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$115,842 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$108,642 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$107,710 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$106,687 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$106,500 · 5 yrs out

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