Entry Level Salary
$39,473
Median Salary
$134,394
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
11.4%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $5,375,760
Entry (Early)
$39,473
Median (Prime)
$134,394
High (Prime)
$160,583
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-100k
+682k
+891k
$25k / yr
-190k
+592k
+801k
$50k / yr
-280k
+502k
+711k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
24
23
$25k / yr
Never
26
25
$50k / yr
Never
29
27
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-175%
545%
736%
$50k / yr
-129%
231%
327%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate60.8%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Physicians
16.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$62,167
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$224,691|$271,090
openings
20,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.6%
Physical scientists, all other
6.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$59,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$86,893|$122,570
openings
1,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.1%
Postsecondary teachers
5.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$34,690
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,245|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
Management occupations
4.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$73,957
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$133,980|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Life scientists
4.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$49,796
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$80,160|$96,310
openings
27,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.4%
Pharmacists
2.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$32,477
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$130,000|$140,910
openings
12,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.2%
Registered nurses
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,592
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$92,644|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Life, physical, and social science technicians
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$34,757
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$43,724|$59,510
openings
53,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.2%
Software developers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$109,309
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$139,340|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%
Dentists
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$64,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$167,207|$176,110
openings
4,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. | Bachelor's Degree | 548 | $43,080 - $90,694 |
| biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. | Master's Degree | 96 | $63,641 - $86,130 |
| biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. | Doctoral Degree | 137 | $108,169 - $174,114 |