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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,484/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #45 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	$617K	$607K	$551K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.0x	11.8x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.5x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	58%	53%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	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)

$51,584

Out-of-state: $135,004 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,328

-58% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,741

63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,484/yr, Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins land near the $37,918 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 11.8x 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 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$38,484 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #45 out of 136 programs, Colorado State University-Fort Collins's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $38,484 to $62,741 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Colorado State University-Fort Collins

With 90% of applicants admitted, Colorado State University-Fort Collins prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 25,148 students in Fort Collins, CO.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Colorado State University-Fort Collins's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?

This program scores 45/100 — 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 →