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Bachelor's+3% vs national median237 grads tracked

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Texas Tech University

Ranked 33rd of 109 bachelor's programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,777
middle 50%: $26,167 – $44,474
Median · 5 years out
$66,636
middle 50%: $51,964 – $89,484
Median · 10 years out
$111,513
middle 50%: $73,633 – $193,733

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 Texas Tech University's bachelor's program in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology earn a median $34,777 one year after graduating, rising to $111,513 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% above the national median of $64,877 for this field, ranking 33rd 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
6.7 yrs
≈ $8,231 total interest

Same major at other universities

City College of New York - CUNY
$67,343 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota Duluth
$67,330 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$67,204 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
$67,154 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$66,924 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$66,831 · 5 yrs out
Monmouth College
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
University of Saint Thomas
$66,546 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$66,438 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$66,356 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$66,144 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$66,099 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Texas Tech University

Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$167,382 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,605 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$137,159 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,047 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$118,251 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$114,357 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$113,931 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,885 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,394 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$106,454 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$106,454 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$106,400 · 5 yrs out

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