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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

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%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology 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

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $42,266/yr, edging above the $37,918 national average for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 13.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $11,000 in median debt against $42,266 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #8 ranking out of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs nationally puts University of California-Davis in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Earnings growth from $42,266 to $87,815 over five years (108% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

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 & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?

This program scores 55/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates.

How vulnerable is Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology 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 →