Bachelor's-5% vs national median946 grads tracked
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of Colorado Boulder
Ranked 73rd of 109 bachelor's programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$36,945
middle 50%: $26,165 – $48,990
Median · 5 years out
$61,642
middle 50%: $39,130 – $84,020
Median · 10 years out
$95,503
middle 50%: $62,055 – $149,595
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
Biochemistry graduates see a median first-year salary of $37k. Earnings grow to $96k after a decade.
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
6.9 yrs
≈ $8,398 total interest
Same major at other universities
Ohio State University (The)
$62,331 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Columbia
$62,224 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$62,075 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$62,018 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$61,873 · 5 yrs out
Gustavus Adolphus College
$61,827 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$61,602 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$61,498 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$61,446 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$61,431 · 5 yrs out
Connecticut College
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Southern State University
$60,927 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Colorado Boulder
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$179,121 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$162,413 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$136,557 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$134,060 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$121,503 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$121,397 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$118,475 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$115,546 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$112,642 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$111,405 · 5 yrs out
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (Bachelor's)
$111,066 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$104,453 · 5 yrs out
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