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Bachelor's-15% vs national median310 grads tracked

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Oregon State University

Ranked 101st of 109 bachelor's programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,473
middle 50%: $25,336 – $45,852
Median · 5 years out
$54,933
middle 50%: $39,700 – $82,210
Median · 10 years out
$94,789
middle 50%: $69,277 – $141,116

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 Oregon State University's bachelor's program in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology earn a median $34,473 one year after graduating, rising to $94,789 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $64,877 for this field, ranking 101st 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?

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
7.5 yrs
≈ $9,213 total interest

Same major at other universities

Charleston Southern University
$57,248 · 5 yrs out
Agnes Scott College
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Western State University
$56,473 · 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
University of Maine
$54,804 · 5 yrs out
Metropolitan State University of Denver
$54,453 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Manoa
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Brigham Young University - Idaho
$53,536 · 5 yrs out
College of Staten Island/CUNY
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
$49,171 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Oregon State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$176,356 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$171,456 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$162,096 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$162,096 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$139,445 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$136,207 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$123,582 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$116,256 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$110,634 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$110,004 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$109,381 · 5 yrs out

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