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Biochemistry at Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $45,599/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 1.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #96 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 $510K $509K $478K
Earnings Multiple 1.9x 1.9x 1.8x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$271,220
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$152,728
44% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $45,599 per year, Biochemistry graduates from Vassar College earn slightly above the $37,918 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The financial case is thin at 1.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Biochemistry's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #96 of 136 Biochemistry programs, Vassar College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Vassar College

A 18% acceptance rate puts Vassar College in competitive admissions territory, a smaller institution with 2,430 students in Poughkeepsie, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $152,728 over four years — 44% below sticker price.

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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 Vassar College

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($80,037) Economics ($79,845) Mathematics ($52,085) Political Science and Government ($48,679) Neurobiology and Neurosciences ($41,752) Urban Studies/Affairs ($39,410) History ($38,461) Biology, General ($37,802)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at Vassar College?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biochemistry. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Biochemistry careers?
With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $477,531 in decade earnings vs $510,062 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →