Biochemistry at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
41
Optimistic
41
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,779/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
24.1x earnings multiple
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 | $445K | $449K | $433K |
| Earnings Multiple | 23.9x | 24.1x | 23.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 41 | 41 | 43 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$18,624
About Brigham Young University-Idaho
Brigham Young University-Idaho has a 97% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 42,090 in Rexburg, ID.
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$100,590/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Brigham Young University-Idaho's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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.
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