Biochemistry at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,599/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
8.8x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)
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 | $424K | $430K | $418K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.7x | 8.8x | 8.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.1x | 3.1x | 3.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 28 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$48,744
Out-of-state: $136,872 (3.1x ROI)
About University of Hawaii at Manoa
A 70% admission rate makes University of Hawaii at Manoa accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 14,306 students in Honolulu, HI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Hawaii at Manoa →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 Hawaii at Manoa's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Biochemistry. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Biochemistry to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biochemistry 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.
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