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Biochemistry at University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
41 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,212/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #64 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 $618K $608K $552K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.8x 13.6x 12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.1x 5.0x 4.6x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 42 41 44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,720
Out-of-state: $120,880 (5.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,264
-24% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,750
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,787
78% growth from Year 1

About University of Georgia

Admission to University of Georgia is competitive, with 37% of applicants accepted, one of the larger campuses at 31,310 students in Athens, GA.

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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 Georgia

Computer Science ($79,546) Management Information Systems and Services ($78,190) Computer Engineering ($77,882) Mechanical Engineering ($73,872) Civil Engineering ($73,327) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($73,307) Finance and Financial Management Services ($67,444) International Business ($67,371)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at University of Georgia?
A score of 41/100 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 $551,996 in decade earnings vs $618,304 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →