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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Ursinus College

Collegeville, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,294/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #110 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 & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $475K $476K $453K
Earnings Multiple 2.0x 2.0x 1.9x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$236,784
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$121,940
49% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $40,294 per year, Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates from Ursinus College earn slightly above the $37,918 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

An earnings multiple of 2.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #110 out of 136 programs, Ursinus College's financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Ursinus College

With 87% of applicants admitted, Ursinus College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,477 students in Collegeville, PA. The average net cost of $121,940 over four years represents a 49% discount from published tuition.

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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
View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology 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 Ursinus College

Economics ($52,496) Mathematics ($47,918) Biology, General ($38,360) Communication and Media Studies ($35,420) Psychology, General ($29,458) Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences ($26,123) English Language and Literature, General ($24,373)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ursinus College's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology 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. See full methodology →