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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,599/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)

ROI 8.8x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #116 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 & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$424K	$430K	$418K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.7x	8.8x	8.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.1x	3.1x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	58%	53%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,744

Out-of-state: $136,872 (3.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,724

-8% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,599/yr, roughly in line with the $37,918 national median for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

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 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #116 out of 136 programs, University of Hawaii at Manoa's financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Hawaii at Manoa

A 70% admission rate makes University of Hawaii at Manoa accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 14,306 students in Honolulu, HI.

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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 University of Hawaii at Manoa's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?

This program scores 28/100 — 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 →