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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Binghamton University

Vestal, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

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

Optimistic

Base Case

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)

Ranked #72 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	$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)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$85,456

-106% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,779

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$68,227

65% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $41,305/yr, edging above the $37,918 national average for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

At $17,779 in median debt against $41,305 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #72 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs, Binghamton University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Binghamton University?

A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology 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. See full methodology →