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Biochemistry at Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
45 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
45
Optimistic
45
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,225/yr (-18% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 26.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #50 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs Top 50%

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 $695K $679K $605K
Earnings Multiple 26.8x 26.1x 23.3x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 45 45 49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$25,984
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$57,948
-123% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,625
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,498
113% growth from Year 1

About Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University's 69% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 32,221 students enrolled in Provo, UT.

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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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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 Brigham Young University

Computer Science ($90,625) Computer Engineering ($88,785) Finance and Financial Management Services ($83,876) Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($83,533) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($80,934) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($79,777) Chemical Engineering ($77,565) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($77,060)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at Brigham Young University?
A score of 45/100 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 $604,882 in decade earnings vs $695,179 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Biochemistry from Brigham Young University?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →