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Bachelor's-9% vs national median41 grads tracked

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at South Dakota State University

Ranked 89th of 109 bachelor's programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$42,596
middle 50%: $33,960 – $60,342
Median · 5 years out
$58,858
middle 50%: $38,141 – $76,015
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 South Dakota State University's bachelor's program in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology earn a median $42,596 one year after graduating, rising to $58,858 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $64,877 for this field, ranking 89th 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
7.2 yrs
≈ $8,147 total interest

Same major at other universities

College of Saint Benedict
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Texas Woman's University
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$59,729 · 5 yrs out
Angelo State University
$59,353 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Arlington
$59,105 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
$58,659 · 5 yrs out
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

Other majors at South Dakota State University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,496 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$148,262 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$142,581 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$113,950 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$112,807 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,841 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$100,794 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,697 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$93,240 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$90,181 · 5 yrs out

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