Biochemistry at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$44,324/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
10.3x earnings multiple (4.5x 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 | $733K | $713K | $631K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.6x | 10.3x | 9.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.7x | 4.5x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 53 | 52 | 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)
$69,428
Out-of-state: $157,172 (4.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$78,038
76% growth from Year 1
About University of Massachusetts-Amherst
A 58% admission rate makes University of Massachusetts-Amherst accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 23,694 students in Amherst, MA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Massachusetts-Amherst →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 Massachusetts-Amherst?
A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biochemistry field.
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 $630,704 in decade earnings vs $732,713 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of Massachusetts-Amherst's Biochemistry program stand out?
Ranked #24 of 136 programs nationally, University of Massachusetts-Amherst lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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