Biochemistry at California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
49
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$46,689/yr (23% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
16.9x earnings multiple (6.6x 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 | $517K | $515K | $482K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 17.0x | 16.9x | 15.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.6x | 6.6x | 6.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 49 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$30,408
Out-of-state: $77,928 (6.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,500
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
About California State University-Sacramento
California State University-Sacramento has a 94% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 27,867 in Sacramento, CA. 49% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Sacramento →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
How does California State University-Sacramento's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 49/100 — 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.
Why does California State University-Sacramento rank so high for Biochemistry?
The #33 ranking out of 136 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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