Biochemistry at SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
36 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,206/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #93 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 $455K $458K $439K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.7x 12.8x 12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.9x 6.0x 5.7x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 36 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,864
Out-of-state: $76,824 (6.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$72,084
-101% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,994
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,206 track close to the $37,918 national median for Biochemistry programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biochemistry programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biochemistry's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,994 represents roughly 7 months of the $37,206 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #93 of 136 Biochemistry programs, SUNY College at Geneseo falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About SUNY College at Geneseo

With a 64% acceptance rate, SUNY College at Geneseo is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 3,855 in Geneseo, NY.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at SUNY College at Geneseo?
A score of 36/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biochemistry. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Biochemistry careers?
With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $439,311 in decade earnings vs $454,508 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →