Biochemistry at Binghamton University
Vestal, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
40
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$41,305/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
11.6x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)
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 | $482K | $483K | $458K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.6x | 11.6x | 11.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.1x | 4.1x | 3.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 41 | 40 | 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)
$41,452
Out-of-state: $117,812 (4.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,779
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$68,227
65% growth from Year 1
About Binghamton University
Binghamton University admits 38% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, with a mid-sized student body of 14,401 in Vestal, NY.
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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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at Binghamton University?
A score of 40/100 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 $457,976 in decade earnings vs $481,637 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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