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

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

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,200/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)

ROI 8.6x earnings multiple (2.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #74 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs

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	$488K	$488K	$462K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.6x	8.6x	8.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.7x	2.7x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	58%	53%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	39	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$56,948

Out-of-state: $180,056 (2.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,360

10% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $42,200 at University of California-Irvine come in 11% above the national median of $37,918 for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs.

At 8.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #74 out of 136 programs, University of California-Irvine's financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of California-Irvine

University of California-Irvine accepts 26% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, one of the larger campuses at 29,494 students in Irvine, 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-Irvine's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?

This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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 →