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Biochemistry at Colgate University

Hamilton, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,089/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)

ROI 1.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #97 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 graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$500K	$499K	$471K
Earnings Multiple	1.9x	1.9x	1.8x
Probability of Field Employment	58%	53%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	34	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$268,096

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$116,428

57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,350

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $44,089 at Colgate University come in 16% above the national median of $37,918 for Biochemistry programs.

The financial case is thin at 1.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Biochemistry's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $44,089 far exceeding the $15,350 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #97 of 136 Biochemistry programs, Colgate University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Colgate University

Colgate University's 12% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, with a smaller student body of 3,122 in Hamilton, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $116,428 over four years — 57% below sticker price.

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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

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at Colgate University?

A score of 34/100 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 $470,655 in decade earnings vs $500,068 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is Colgate University a hidden gem for Biochemistry?

After financial aid, the average student pays $116,428 over four years — 57% below the $268,096 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →