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Biochemistry at Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
46 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
46
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,799/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 10.6x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #43 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 graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $684K $669K $598K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.9x 10.6x 9.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.7x 6.5x 5.8x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 46 46 47

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$62,800
Out-of-state: $102,256 (6.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$88,740
-41% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$70,107
81% growth from Year 1

About Rowan University

With 78% of applicants admitted, Rowan University prioritizes broad access, serving 14,647 students in Glassboro, NJ.

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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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Biochemistry at Other Schools

Northeastern University ($63,781) California State University-San Marcos ($57,682) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($57,538) MCPHS University ($51,942) University of Colorado Boulder ($50,474) California State University-Los Angeles ($50,428) University of Massachusetts-Boston ($50,352) University of Missouri-St Louis ($49,509)

Other Majors at Rowan University

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at Rowan University?
A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biochemistry. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Biochemistry careers?
With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $597,531 in decade earnings vs $684,492 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →