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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,972/yr (-34% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)

ROI 10.2x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #125 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$374K	$383K	$384K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.9x	10.2x	10.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.6x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	58%	53%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	23	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,648

Out-of-state: $107,920 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,656

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,751

8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Mississippi's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates start at $24,972/yr, trailing the $37,918 national average by 34%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $17,751 represents roughly 9 months of the $24,972 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #125 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs, University of Mississippi falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Mississippi

A 98% acceptance rate means University of Mississippi is accessible to most applicants, serving 18,995 students in University, MS.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of Mississippi?

A score of 23/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology careers?

With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $383,603 in decade earnings vs $373,528 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology from University of Mississippi?

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. See full methodology →