Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
53 /100
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)
Ranked #19 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs Top 25%

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 $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)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$93,044
-22% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$77,436
64% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates start at $47,236/yr — above the $37,918 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 9.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$47,236 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #19 out of 136 programs, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $47,236 to $77,436 over five years (64% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

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.

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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 New Hampshire-Main Campus's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?
This program scores 53/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates.
How vulnerable is Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology 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 & Biophysics and Molecular Biology?
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. See full methodology →