Program Analysis
At $34,566/yr, Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates from Oregon State University-Cascades Campus land near the $37,918 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
At 8.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $22,735 debt-to-$34,566 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #114 out of 136 programs, Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.