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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
48 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings $45,453/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 17.9x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #35 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $509K $508K $477K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.9x 17.9x 16.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.7x 6.7x 6.3x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 49 48 46

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$28,380
Out-of-state: $75,900 (6.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$30,396
-7% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

California State University-Northridge's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates start at $45,453/yr — above the $37,918 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 17.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #35 out of 136 programs, California State University-Northridge's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About California State University-Northridge

A 93% acceptance rate means California State University-Northridge is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 32,357 in Northridge, CA. With 56% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Biochemists and biophysicists $103,650/yr
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590/yr
View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Other Schools

Northeastern University ($63,781) California State University-San Marcos ($57,682) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($57,538) MCPHS University ($51,942) University of Colorado Boulder ($50,474) California State University-Los Angeles ($50,428) University of Massachusetts-Boston ($50,352) University of Missouri-St Louis ($49,509)

Other Majors at California State University-Northridge

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($106,780) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($100,724) Construction Engineering Technologies ($79,352) Public Administration ($76,049) Computer Engineering ($75,692) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($75,207) Mechanical Engineering ($71,359) Accounting and Related Services ($68,904)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does California State University-Northridge's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 45% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →