Program Analysis
At $38,436/yr, Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates from Augustana College land near the $37,918 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
An earnings multiple of 2.3x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$38,436 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #115 out of 136 programs, Augustana College's financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.