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Bachelor's+9% vs national median69 grads tracked

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of Akron (The)

Ranked 13th of 109 bachelor's programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$42,235
middle 50%: $27,866 – $56,524
Median · 5 years out
$70,527
middle 50%: $52,435 – $104,398
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 University of Akron (The)'s bachelor's program in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology earn a median $42,235 one year after graduating, rising to $70,527 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 9% above the national median of $64,877 for this field, ranking 13th 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
6.3 yrs
≈ $7,370 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$70,298 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Stony Brook
$69,995 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY Oswego)
$69,498 · 5 yrs out
Benedictine University
$69,441 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University Moorhead
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$68,521 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Akron (The)

Engineering (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$115,783 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,191 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,772 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$103,152 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$102,091 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$100,614 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Certificate)
$97,031 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,175 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,609 · 5 yrs out

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