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Biochemistry at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
44 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
44
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $48,348/yr (28% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 9.7x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #56 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs Top 50%

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 $528K $525K $490K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.7x 9.7x 9.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.3x 4.3x 4.0x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 44 44 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,280
Out-of-state: $122,328 (4.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$92,624
-71% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

About University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

With 88% of applicants admitted, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 29,094 in Cincinnati, OH.

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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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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 Cincinnati-Main Campus

Computer Engineering ($83,489) Chemical Engineering ($82,372) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($80,045) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($75,317) Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering ($74,992) Architectural Engineering ($72,691) Mechanical Engineering ($72,412) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($72,390)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
A score of 44/100 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 $490,049 in decade earnings vs $528,257 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →