Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
University of Southern California graduates in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 5% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern California 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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| 90 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $58,818 | $54,100 | #99 | $38,985 |
| 91 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $58,818 | $54,100 | #100 | $38,985 |
| 92 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $58,268 | $57,248 | #87 | $34,308 |
| 93 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $57,246 | $52,090 | #103 | $34,468 |
| 94 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $57,065 | $53,367 | #101 | $45,799 |
| 95 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $56,277 | $51,208 | #106 | — |
| 96 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $56,003 | $60,047 | #80 | $40,492 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,468 one year after graduating and $57,246 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology?
Among 110 colleges reporting earnings for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates, University of Southern California ranks #93 by median pay four years after graduation, and #103 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology ($65,466), and the median federal debt at graduation is $3,000.
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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.