Biochemistry at University of Idaho
Moscow, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,251/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
12.5x earnings multiple (3.7x 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 | $435K | $440K | $426K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.3x | 12.5x | 12.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.7x | 3.7x | 3.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 32 | 35 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,264
Out-of-state: $119,136 (3.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,645
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$40,552
18% growth from Year 1
About University of Idaho
With 79% of applicants admitted, University of Idaho prioritizes broad access, enrolling 7,363 students in Moscow, ID.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Idaho →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 Idaho's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 32/100 — 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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