Biochemistry at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,275/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
15.5x earnings multiple (6.6x 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 | $833K | $805K | $700K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.1x | 15.5x | 13.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.9x | 6.6x | 5.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 41 | 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)
$51,808
Out-of-state: $121,232 (6.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$77,423
156% growth from Year 1
About University of Maryland-Baltimore County
University of Maryland-Baltimore County accepts 74% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 10,434 students in Baltimore, MD.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Maryland-Baltimore County →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 Maryland-Baltimore County's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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.
Why are Biochemistry earnings lower at University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
Lower starting pay at University of Maryland-Baltimore County may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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