Bachelor's+1% vs national median300 grads tracked
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of Iowa
Ranked 41st of 109 bachelor's programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$38,842
middle 50%: $27,347 – $54,280
Median · 5 years out
$65,810
middle 50%: $50,767 – $85,242
Median · 10 years out
$98,592
middle 50%: $69,049 – $152,847
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, Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates from the University of Iowa earn a median of $39k initially. Earnings grow to $66k by year five and $99k by year ten.
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?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
6.6 yrs
≈ $7,919 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Saint Thomas
$66,546 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$66,438 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$66,356 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$66,144 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$66,099 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Loyola University Chicago
$65,647 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$65,642 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$65,524 · 5 yrs out
Lewis University
$65,458 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$65,194 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$64,877 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Iowa
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$197,724 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$173,339 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$167,710 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$157,015 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$151,198 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$144,877 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$121,670 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,999 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$112,327 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$112,327 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,625 · 5 yrs out
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