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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,783/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)

ROI 15.0x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #88 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	$452K	$455K	$437K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.9x	15.0x	14.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.9x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	58%	53%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,372

Out-of-state: $93,356 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,680

-34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,672

6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $36,783/yr, Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro land near the $37,918 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 15.0x 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 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,672 debt-to-$36,783 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #88 out of 136 programs, University of North Carolina at Greensboro's financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of North Carolina at Greensboro

With 90% of applicants admitted, University of North Carolina at Greensboro prioritizes broad access, enrolling 13,848 students in Greensboro, NC. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic 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 North Carolina at Greensboro's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?

This program scores 37/100 — 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 →