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Biochemistry at Ursinus College

Collegeville, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,294/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #110 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 graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $475K $476K $453K
Earnings Multiple 2.0x 2.0x 1.9x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$236,784
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$121,940
49% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $40,294 per year, Biochemistry graduates from Ursinus College earn slightly above the $37,918 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

An earnings multiple of 2.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #110 out of 136 programs, Ursinus College's financial outcomes for Biochemistry trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Ursinus College

With 87% of applicants admitted, Ursinus College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,477 students in Collegeville, PA. The average net cost of $121,940 over four years represents a 49% discount from published tuition.

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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
View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Biochemistry at Other Schools

Northeastern University ($63,781) California State University-San Marcos ($57,682) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($57,538) MCPHS University ($51,942) University of Colorado Boulder ($50,474) California State University-Los Angeles ($50,428) University of Massachusetts-Boston ($50,352) University of Missouri-St Louis ($49,509)

Other Majors at Ursinus College

Economics ($52,496) Mathematics ($47,918) Biology, General ($38,360) Communication and Media Studies ($35,420) Psychology, General ($29,458) Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences ($26,123) English Language and Literature, General ($24,373)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ursinus College's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Biochemistry. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Biochemistry to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biochemistry 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 →