Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 106 graduates a year
Stony Brook University graduates in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stony Brook University 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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| 78 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $60,988 | $67,626 | #38 | $28,120 |
| 79 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $60,713 | $54,661 | #95 | $41,790 |
| 80 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $60,655 | $61,668 | #71 | $34,657 |
| 81 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $60,648 | $57,724 | #86 | $29,649 |
| 82 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $60,501 | $62,166 | #67 | $43,333 |
| 83 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $60,501 | $62,166 | #68 | $43,333 |
| 84 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $60,367 | $54,930 | #93 | $42,886 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stony Brook University biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,649 one year after graduating and $60,648 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stony Brook University rank for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology?
Among 110 colleges reporting earnings for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates, Stony Brook University ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #86 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at Stony Brook University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology ($65,466), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,250.
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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.