Biochemistry at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,783/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
15.0x earnings multiple (4.9x 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 | $452K | $455K | $437K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.9x | 15.0x | 14.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.9x | 4.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 37 | 39 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$30,372
Out-of-state: $93,356 (4.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,672
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of North Carolina at Greensboro
With 90% of applicants admitted, University of North Carolina at Greensboro prioritizes broad access, enrolling 13,848 students in Greensboro, NC. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro →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 North Carolina at Greensboro's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Biochemistry. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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.
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