Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
54 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings $50,352/yr (33% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #13 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs Top 10%

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 $638K $626K $566K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.3x 10.1x 9.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.3x 4.2x 3.8x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 55 54 51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$61,984
Out-of-state: $148,696 (4.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$73,128
-18% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,125
5.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,587
38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $50,352 per year, Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston significantly outpace the $37,918 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

The 10.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $23,125 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #13 ranking out of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs nationally puts University of Massachusetts-Boston in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $50,352 to $69,587 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Massachusetts-Boston

With 83% of applicants admitted, University of Massachusetts-Boston prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 11,848 in Boston, MA. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates.
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 →