Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 137 graduates a year
University of California-San Diego graduates in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Diego Compares for Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
All 110 colleges reporting biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $90,694 | $82,526 | #4 | $49,100 |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $90,612 | $79,793 | #8 | $63,781 |
| 3 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $88,305 | $80,352 | #6 | $40,320 |
| 4 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $87,075 | $80,205 | #7 | $47,236 |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $85,296 | $75,112 | #16 | $50,352 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $83,380 | $75,870 | #14 | $48,728 |
| 7 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $81,568 | $84,681 | #1 | $41,487 |
| 8 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $81,519 | $71,548 | #24 | $41,068 |
| 9 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $80,593 | $82,776 | #3 | $36,680 |
| 10 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $80,470 | $70,622 | #30 | $48,721 |
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| 28 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $73,506 | $66,886 | #41 | $35,210 |
| 29 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $72,988 | $75,948 | #13 | $44,074 |
| 30 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $72,940 | $75,508 | #15 | $25,623 |
| 31 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $72,491 | $65,962 | #49 | $45,066 |
| 32 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $71,136 | $76,339 | #11 | $44,101 |
| 33 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $70,754 | $64,382 | #61 | $42,266 |
| 34 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $70,343 | $65,784 | #51 | $38,484 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Diego biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,066 one year after graduating and $72,491 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Diego rank for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology?
Among 110 colleges reporting earnings for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates, University of California-San Diego ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at University of California-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology ($65,466), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,359.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.