Program Analysis
Graduates earn $34,648/yr, roughly in line with the $37,918 national median for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 15.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $17,640 debt-to-$34,648 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #58 out of 136 programs, University of Houston's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $34,648 to $60,121 over five years (74% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.