Biochemistry at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
53
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$47,236/yr (25% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
9.1x 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 | $714K | $696K | $618K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.3x | 9.1x | 8.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.6x | 4.5x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 53 | 53 | 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)
$76,448
Out-of-state: $155,528 (4.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$77,436
64% growth from Year 1
About University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
A 87% acceptance rate means University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 11,230 students in Durham, NH.
See all programs and financial aid at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus →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 New Hampshire-Main Campus's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 53/100, 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.
Why does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus rank so high for Biochemistry?
The #19 ranking out of 136 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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