Biochemistry at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,484/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
11.8x earnings multiple (4.5x 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 | $617K | $607K | $551K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.0x | 11.8x | 10.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.6x | 4.5x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 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)
$51,584
Out-of-state: $135,004 (4.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,741
63% growth from Year 1
About Colorado State University-Fort Collins
With 90% of applicants admitted, Colorado State University-Fort Collins prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 25,148 students in Fort Collins, CO.
See all programs and financial aid at Colorado State University-Fort Collins →Top Career Paths
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$161,180/yr
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$103,650/yr
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists
$100,590/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Colorado State University-Fort Collins's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 45/100 — 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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