Biochemistry at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,841/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
23.8x earnings multiple (8.8x 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 | $684K | $668K | $597K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 24.4x | 23.8x | 21.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 9.1x | 8.8x | 7.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 51 | 53 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$28,032
Out-of-state: $75,552 (8.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
3.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,989
87% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Long Beach
A 47% admission rate makes California State University-Long Beach accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving a student body of 34,131 in Long Beach, CA. With 49% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Long Beach →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 at California State University-Long Beach?
A score of 51/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biochemistry field.
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 $597,267 in decade earnings vs $684,108 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes California State University-Long Beach's Biochemistry program stand out?
Ranked #26 of 136 programs nationally, California State University-Long Beach lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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