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Bachelor's+2% vs national median66 grads tracked

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at West Virginia University

Ranked 40th of 109 bachelor's programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,141
middle 50%: $25,157 – $49,855
Median · 5 years out
$65,986
middle 50%: $57,769 – $85,664
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 West Virginia University's bachelor's program in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology earn a median $38,141 one year after graduating, rising to $65,986 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $64,877 for this field, ranking 40th 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
6.8 yrs
≈ $8,055 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
University of Iowa
$65,810 · 5 yrs out
Loyola University Chicago
$65,647 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$65,642 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$65,524 · 5 yrs out
Lewis University
$65,458 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$65,194 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at West Virginia University

Dentistry (Doctorate)
$165,016 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$156,627 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$152,069 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$150,321 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$128,840 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,766 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$113,771 · 5 yrs out
Mining and Mineral Engineering (Bachelor's)
$112,107 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$111,311 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$109,203 · 5 yrs out

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