Biochemistry at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
34
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,554/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
7.2x earnings multiple (3.9x 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 | $634K | $622K | $563K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.4x | 7.2x | 6.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.0x | 3.9x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 34 | 37 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$86,096
Out-of-state: $159,560 (3.9x ROI)
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-Pittsburgh Campus
A 50% admission rate makes University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with 20,189 students enrolled in Pittsburgh, PA.
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$161,180/yr
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$103,650/yr
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$100,590/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
A score of 34/100 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.
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