Biochemistry at Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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
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 | $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
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.
See all programs and financial aid at Ursinus College →Top Career Paths
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$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 Ursinus College's Biochemistry program score?
This program scores 31/100 — 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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