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Biochemistry at Stockton University

Galloway, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,855/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)

ROI 7.7x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #87 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 graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$479K	$480K	$456K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.7x	7.7x	7.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	58%	53%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$62,128

Out-of-state: $93,680 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,536

-26% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,940

6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Stockton University's Biochemistry graduates start at $40,855/yr — above the $37,918 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 7.7x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,940 debt-to-$40,855 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #87 out of 136 programs, Stockton University's financial outcomes for Biochemistry trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Stockton University

A 88% acceptance rate means Stockton University is accessible to most applicants, serving 7,770 students in Galloway, NJ. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 Stockton University's Biochemistry program score?

This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Biochemistry. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Biochemistry to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Biochemistry 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 →