Bachelor's+29% vs national median538 grads tracked
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Ranked 3rd of 109 bachelor's programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$45,133
middle 50%: $32,068 – $58,242
Median · 5 years out
$83,557
middle 50%: $56,729 – $108,857
Median · 10 years out
$115,921
middle 50%: $76,554 – $154,543
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 majors earn a median of $45k upon graduation. Salaries reach $84k after five years and exceed $116k 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?
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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
5.5 yrs
≈ $6,524 total interest
Same major at other universities
Salem State University
$93,589 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Berks
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Purchase
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Winona State University
$75,525 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Connecticut State University
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts at Boston
$72,384 · 5 yrs out
SUNY at Fredonia
$71,605 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$71,605 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - South Bend
$70,870 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$70,527 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$220,712 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$188,260 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$161,437 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$159,257 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$142,527 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$140,852 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$137,194 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$137,194 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$128,416 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$127,794 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$117,489 · 5 yrs out
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