Biochemistry at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
30
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,566/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
8.8x earnings multiple (3.2x 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 | $437K | $442K | $427K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.7x | 8.8x | 8.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.1x | 3.2x | 3.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 31 | 30 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,376
Out-of-state: $139,776 (3.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,735
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
About Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus accepts 68% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 1,054 students in Bend, OR.
See all programs and financial aid at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus →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 Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 30/100 — 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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