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Biochemistry at University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,077/yr (-21% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #80 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 graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $726K $707K $626K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.8x 12.5x 11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.0x 3.9x 3.5x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$56,680
Out-of-state: $179,788 (3.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$54,828
3% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,958
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,378
127% growth from Year 1

About University of California-Riverside

University of California-Riverside accepts 63% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 22,644 students in Riverside, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 47% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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
View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Biochemistry at Other Schools

Northeastern University ($63,781) California State University-San Marcos ($57,682) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($57,538) MCPHS University ($51,942) University of Colorado Boulder ($50,474) California State University-Los Angeles ($50,428) University of Massachusetts-Boston ($50,352) University of Missouri-St Louis ($49,509)

Other Majors at University of California-Riverside

Computer Science ($81,034) Information Science/Studies ($76,090) Chemical Engineering ($68,245) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($66,430) Computer Engineering ($65,049) Mechanical Engineering ($62,554) Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($61,342) Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering ($59,309)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at University of California-Riverside?
A score of 37/100 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 $625,963 in decade earnings vs $725,820 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Biochemistry from University of California-Riverside?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →