Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 79 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Chicago 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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| 89 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $59,054 | $61,133 | #76 | $29,938 |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,308 one year after graduating and $58,268 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology?
Among 110 colleges reporting earnings for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #92 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology ($65,466), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,723.
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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.