Biochemistry at Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
53
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$46,122/yr (22% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
10.3x earnings multiple (4.9x 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 | $719K | $700K | $621K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.5x | 10.3x | 9.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.0x | 4.9x | 4.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 54 | 53 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$68,316
Out-of-state: $143,364 (4.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,862
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$77,419
68% growth from Year 1
About Rutgers University-Camden
Rutgers University-Camden has a 78% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 3,819 students in Camden, NJ. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Rutgers University-Camden →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at Rutgers University-Camden?
A score of 53/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biochemistry field.
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 $621,140 in decade earnings vs $718,809 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Rutgers University-Camden's Biochemistry program stand out?
Ranked #20 of 136 programs nationally, Rutgers University-Camden lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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