Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
47 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
47
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $45,994/yr (21% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 6.9x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #40 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 $616K $606K $550K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 7.0x 6.9x 6.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.1x 4.0x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 47 47 44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$88,328
Out-of-state: $149,848 (4.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$116,876
-32% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,125
6.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,444
42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,994 per year, Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates from Temple University earn slightly above the $37,918 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 6.9x 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 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,125 debt-to-$45,994 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #40 out of 136 programs, Temple University's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $45,994 to $65,444 shows 42% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Temple University

With 83% of applicants admitted, Temple University prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 21,249 students in Philadelphia, PA.

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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 Temple University's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?
This program scores 47/100 — 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 →