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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology 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

Optimistic

Base Case

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)

Ranked #53 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology 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)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,176

-33% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $45,799 per year, Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver earn slightly above the $37,918 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 11.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #53 out of 136 programs, Metropolitan State University of Denver's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

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.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Metropolitan State University of Denver's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?

This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology 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. See full methodology →