Biochemistry at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$45,799/yr (21% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
11.8x earnings multiple (4.3x 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 | $511K | $510K | $478K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.9x | 11.8x | 11.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.3x | 4.3x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 44 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,120
Out-of-state: $118,012 (4.3x ROI)
About Metropolitan State University of Denver
With 99% of applicants admitted, Metropolitan State University of Denver prioritizes broad access, enrolling 14,932 students in Denver, CO.
See all programs and financial aid at Metropolitan State University of Denver →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 Metropolitan State University of Denver's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 44/100 — 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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