Biochemistry at University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
55 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
55
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings $42,266/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.4x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #8 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs Top 10%

Program Analysis

Your strong showing in this program reflects UC Davis's robust research environment and strategic location. The university's deep ties to California's biotech industry, particularly in the Sacramento and Bay Area regions, create a fertile ground for internships and post-graduate roles within companies like Genentech, Amgen, or various university research labs. The foundational scientific training you'll receive here is highly valued for its rigor, often paving the way for advanced degrees in medicine or research, which typically lead to the higher-earning roles seen on this page. However, with increasing automation in labs and data analysis, proactively building computational and bioinformatics skills will be crucial to mitigate AI risks and position you for leadership in a rapidly evolving field. Seek out those opportunities for hands-on research early.

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 $844K $815K $707K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.8x 13.4x 11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.6x 4.4x 3.8x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 56 55 54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$60,988
Out-of-state: $184,096 (4.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$61,152
-0% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
3.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$87,815
108% growth from Year 1

About University of California-Davis

With a 42% acceptance rate, University of California-Davis is moderately selective, serving a student body of 31,777 in Davis, CA.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of California-Davis's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 55/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biochemistry graduates.
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. See full methodology →