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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Colgate University

Hamilton, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,089/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)

ROI 1.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #97 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs

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	$500K	$499K	$471K
Earnings Multiple	1.9x	1.9x	1.8x
Probability of Field Employment	58%	53%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	34	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$268,096

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$116,428

57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,350

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $44,089 at Colgate University come in 16% above the national median of $37,918 for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs.

The financial case is thin at 1.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $44,089 far exceeding the $15,350 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #97 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs, Colgate University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Colgate University

Colgate University's 12% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, with a smaller student body of 3,122 in Hamilton, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $116,428 over four years — 57% below sticker price.

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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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Colgate University?

A score of 34/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology careers?

With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $470,655 in decade earnings vs $500,068 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is Colgate University a hidden gem for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology?

After financial aid, the average student pays $116,428 over four years — 57% below the $268,096 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →