Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $33,520 track close to the $37,918 national median for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 16.1x 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 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $19,300 debt-to-$33,520 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #57 out of 136 programs, University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $33,520 to $65,264 over five years (95% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.