Biochemistry at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
50
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,985/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI
13.7x earnings multiple (4.1x 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 | $710K | $692K | $615K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.0x | 13.7x | 12.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.2x | 4.1x | 3.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 58% | 53% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 50 | 50 | 50 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,572
Out-of-state: $167,988 (4.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,014
4.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$72,792
87% growth from Year 1
About University of Washington-Seattle Campus
A 43% admission rate makes University of Washington-Seattle Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 31,588 students in Seattle, WA.
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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
How does University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biochemistry graduates.
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.
Why does University of Washington-Seattle Campus rank so high for Biochemistry?
The #31 ranking out of 136 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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