Biochemistry at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,565/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
15.0x earnings multiple (5.6x 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 | $599K | $591K | $539K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.3x | 15.0x | 13.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.6x | 5.6x | 5.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 37 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$39,260
Out-of-state: $106,320 (5.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,248
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,867
86% growth from Year 1
About Mississippi State University
A 76% acceptance rate means Mississippi State University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 18,092 in Mississippi State, MS.
See all programs and financial aid at Mississippi State University →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 Mississippi State University's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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.
Why are Biochemistry earnings lower at Mississippi State University?
Lower starting pay at Mississippi State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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