Biochemistry at University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
47
Optimistic
47
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$48,728/yr (29% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
3.3x 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 | $776K | $753K | $660K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.4x | 3.3x | 2.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 47 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$225,776
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
6.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$84,844
74% growth from Year 1
About University of San Diego
A 47% admission rate makes University of San Diego accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 5,619 students in San Diego, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $125,060 over four years — 45% below sticker price.
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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 San Diego's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 47/100 — 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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