Biochemistry at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,846/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
15.7x earnings multiple (4.3x 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 | $754K | $732K | $645K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.1x | 15.7x | 13.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.4x | 4.3x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 49 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,712
Out-of-state: $171,112 (4.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,642
6.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$73,667
118% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at Austin
A 29% acceptance rate puts The University of Texas at Austin in competitive admissions territory, one of the larger campuses at 42,100 students in Austin, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at Austin →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 The University of Texas at Austin?
A score of 45/100 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 $645,046 in decade earnings vs $753,559 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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