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Biochemistry at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Johnstown, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,554/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 10.6x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #91 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 graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $634K $622K $563K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.8x 10.6x 9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.0x 5.9x 5.3x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,584
Out-of-state: $106,080 (5.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$75,808
-29% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,558
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,038
85% growth from Year 1

About University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

A 96% acceptance rate means University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 1,934 students in Johnstown, PA.

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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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Computer Engineering ($78,075) Computer Science ($77,599) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($76,853) Chemical Engineering ($73,072) Mechanical Engineering ($71,406) Civil Engineering ($66,943) Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians ($65,341) Finance and Financial Management Services ($61,062)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
A score of 37/100 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 $562,662 in decade earnings vs $633,807 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →