Biochemistry at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
43
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,648/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
15.5x earnings multiple (6.8x 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 | $610K | $600K | $546K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.7x | 15.5x | 14.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.9x | 6.8x | 6.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 43 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,844
Out-of-state: $88,764 (6.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,640
6.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,121
74% growth from Year 1
About University of Houston
A 70% admission rate makes University of Houston accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 37,175 students in Houston, TX. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Houston →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 Houston's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 43/100 — 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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