Biochemistry at University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
25
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,796/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
1.8x earnings multiple
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 | $439K | $443K | $428K |
| Earnings Multiple | 1.8x | 1.8x | 1.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 25 | 25 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$250,400
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,346
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Richmond
University of Richmond admits 23% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, a smaller institution with 3,002 students in University of Richmond, VA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $133,668 — 47% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Richmond →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 Richmond's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 25/100 — 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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