Biochemistry at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
54 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings $50,352/yr (33% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #13 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs Top 10%

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 $638K $626K $566K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.3x 10.1x 9.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.3x 4.2x 3.8x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 55 54 51

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$61,984
Out-of-state: $148,696 (4.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$73,128
-18% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,125
5.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,587
38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $50,352 per year, Biochemistry graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston significantly outpace the $37,918 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

The 10.1x 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 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $23,125 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #13 ranking out of 136 Biochemistry programs nationally puts University of Massachusetts-Boston in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $50,352 to $69,587 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Massachusetts-Boston

With 83% of applicants admitted, University of Massachusetts-Boston prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 11,848 in Boston, MA. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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 Massachusetts-Boston's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biochemistry graduates.
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. See full methodology →