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Bachelor's-13% vs national median46 grads tracked

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Missouri Western State University

Ranked 97th of 109 bachelor's programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$41,424
middle 50%: $31,905 – $48,943
Median · 5 years out
$56,473
middle 50%: $42,709 – $70,227
Median · 10 years out
$77,901
middle 50%: $56,877 – $112,807

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 Missouri Western State University's bachelor's program in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology earn a median $41,424 one year after graduating, rising to $77,901 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $64,877 for this field, ranking 97th 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
7.3 yrs
≈ $8,384 total interest

Same major at other universities

Old Dominion University
$58,227 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Indiana
$57,619 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$57,503 · 5 yrs out
Kennesaw State University
$57,417 · 5 yrs out
Charleston Southern University
$57,248 · 5 yrs out
Agnes Scott College
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Oregon University
$56,406 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Buffalo
$56,249 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$54,933 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine
$54,804 · 5 yrs out
Metropolitan State University of Denver
$54,453 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Missouri Western State University

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's)
$78,372 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$75,634 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$73,442 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$72,106 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)
$71,850 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,728 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$71,408 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$71,159 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$70,441 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$69,727 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$65,534 · 5 yrs out

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