Biochemistry at University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,991/yr (-21% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
21.3x earnings multiple (7.1x 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 | $974K | $935K | $797K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 22.2x | 21.3x | 18.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.4x | 7.1x | 6.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 50 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,856
Out-of-state: $131,708 (7.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$87,656
192% growth from Year 1
About University of Iowa
With 85% of applicants admitted, University of Iowa prioritizes broad access, with 21,691 students enrolled in Iowa City, IA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Iowa →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at University of Iowa?
A score of 45/100 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 $796,901 in decade earnings vs $974,293 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Biochemistry from University of Iowa?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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