Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
50 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
50
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,985/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.7x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #31 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs Top 25%

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 $710K $692K $615K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.0x 13.7x 12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.2x 4.1x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 50 50 50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,572
Out-of-state: $167,988 (4.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,940
-7% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,014
4.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$72,792
87% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,985/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.

The 13.7x 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 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $38,985 far exceeding the $14,014 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #31 out of 136 programs, University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $38,985 to $72,792 over five years (87% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Washington-Seattle Campus

A 43% admission rate makes University of Washington-Seattle Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 31,588 students in Seattle, WA.

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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 Washington-Seattle Campus's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?
This program scores 50/100, 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.
Why does University of Washington-Seattle Campus rank so high for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology?
The #31 ranking out of 136 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →