Biochemistry at Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
54
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$45,526/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
13.0x earnings multiple (3.8x 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 | $624K | $613K | $556K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.2x | 13.0x | 11.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.9x | 3.8x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 54 | 54 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,160
Out-of-state: $161,928 (3.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,777
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,263
46% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-Bloomington
Indiana University-Bloomington accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 36,571 in Bloomington, IN.
See all programs and financial aid at Indiana University-Bloomington →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 Indiana University-Bloomington?
A score of 54/100 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 $555,869 in decade earnings vs $623,933 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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