Biochemistry at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · 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
$38,243/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
10.6x earnings multiple (3.9x 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 | $694K | $677K | $604K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.8x | 10.6x | 9.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.0x | 3.9x | 3.5x |
| 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)
$63,952
Out-of-state: $173,488 (3.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,125
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$70,734
85% growth from Year 1
About Michigan State University
Michigan State University has a 84% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 40,243 students enrolled in East Lansing, MI.
See all programs and financial aid at Michigan State University →Top Career Paths
Natural sciences managers
$161,180/yr
Biochemists and biophysicists
$103,650/yr
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists
$100,590/yr
Compare & Explore
Biochemistry at Other Schools
Other Majors at Michigan State University
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Michigan State University'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.
See full methodology →