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Bachelor's-10% vs national median120 grads tracked

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Old Dominion University

Ranked 91st of 109 bachelor's programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,113
middle 50%: $24,667 – $42,505
Median · 5 years out
$58,227
middle 50%: $42,539 – $83,386
Median · 10 years out
$112,807
middle 50%: $66,690 – $148,888

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 Old Dominion University's bachelor's program in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology earn a median $33,113 one year after graduating, rising to $112,807 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $64,877 for this field, ranking 91st 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
≈ $9,000 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
South Dakota State University
$58,858 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
$58,659 · 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
Missouri Western State University
$56,473 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Old Dominion University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,312 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$135,920 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$130,386 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$121,462 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$120,138 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$103,676 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$102,191 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$99,492 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$99,192 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,971 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$94,671 · 5 yrs out

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