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Biochemistry at University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
43 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,657/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (7.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #59 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs Top 50%

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 $646K $633K $571K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.5x 14.2x 12.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.6x 7.5x 6.7x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 44 43 46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,656
Out-of-state: $84,976 (7.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$57,408
-29% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,719
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,868
84% growth from Year 1

About University of North Texas

University of North Texas accepts 72% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 33,680 students enrolled in Denton, TX.

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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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Biochemistry at Other Schools

Northeastern University ($63,781) California State University-San Marcos ($57,682) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($57,538) MCPHS University ($51,942) University of Colorado Boulder ($50,474) California State University-Los Angeles ($50,428) University of Massachusetts-Boston ($50,352) University of Missouri-St Louis ($49,509)

Other Majors at University of North Texas

Computer Engineering ($78,714) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($75,265) Construction Engineering Technologies ($72,266) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($70,235) Mechanical Engineering ($68,173) Management Information Systems and Services ($64,441) Accounting and Related Services ($61,509) Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians ($59,941)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at University of North Texas?
A score of 43/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biochemistry. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Biochemistry careers?
With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $570,876 in decade earnings vs $645,748 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →