Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
University of Houston 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 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston 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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| 73 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $62,319 | $63,379 | #65 | — |
| 74 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $61,940 | $66,470 | #45 | $36,783 |
| 75 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $61,349 | $63,837 | #64 | $46,155 |
| 76 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $61,122 | $62,143 | #69 | $34,648 |
| 77 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $61,010 | $58,278 | #85 | $31,150 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,648 one year after graduating and $61,122 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston rank for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology?
Among 110 colleges reporting earnings for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates, University of Houston ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at University of Houston 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 $17,640.
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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.