Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of New Mexico-Main Campus 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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| 103 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $49,661 | $50,491 | #107 | $30,496 |
| 104 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $49,543 | $54,120 | #98 | $28,642 |
| 105 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $49,010 | $55,027 | #92 | $29,720 |
| 106 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $48,873 | $56,587 | #89 | $23,648 |
| 107 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $46,896 | $52,000 | #104 | — |
| 108 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $45,035 | $45,787 | #109 | — |
| 109 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $44,979 | $54,574 | #96 | $30,565 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of New Mexico-Main Campus biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,648 one year after graduating and $48,873 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of New Mexico-Main Campus rank for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology?
Among 110 colleges reporting earnings for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates, University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranks #106 by median pay four years after graduation, and #89 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at University of New Mexico-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology ($65,466), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,975.
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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.