U.S. median for this major: $65,097.
College Scorecard field of study; 22 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $21,626.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $35,139. College Scorecard.
Stockton University Biochemistry: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Biochemistry nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Stockton University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,135 | $64,475 | 2.0 years |
| $30–48k | $14,264 | $60,765 | 1.9 years |
| $48–75k | $18,964 | $80,787 | 2.5 years |
| $75–110k | $26,140 | $111,356 | 3.4 years |
| $110k+ | $28,601 | $121,840 | 3.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (56% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Biochemistry graduates 4 years after graduating ($69,252) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $32,591 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Biochemistry at New Jersey colleges
Every New Jersey college we cover that reports Biochemistry graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montclair State University | $81,519 | $27,000 | $15,566 | 65% |
| 2 | Rutgers University-Camden | $79,510 | $24,250 | $18,745 | 67% |
| 3 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $79,510 | $24,250 | $24,406 | 84% |
| 4 | Stockton University | $69,252 | $24,125 | $20,670 | 69% |
| 5 | Rowan University | $67,702 | $20,500 | $22,408 | 67% |
13 more New Jersey colleges offer Biochemistry but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Biochemistry graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Biological Technicians
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Microbiologists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Stockton University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Stockton University
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 69% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,602
- Full cost breakdown · all 38 majors · overview
Related majors at Stockton University
- Biology$59,151
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology$44,981
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Stockton University Biochemistry questions
How much do Stockton University Biochemistry graduates earn?
Biochemistry graduates of Stockton University earn a median $69,252 four years after graduating and $40,855 one year after. The U.S. median for Biochemistry graduates across 110 colleges is $65,097.
How much debt do Stockton University Biochemistry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biochemistry graduates of Stockton University is $24,125, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,626.
Is Stockton University a good school for Biochemistry in New Jersey?
On pay, Biochemistry graduates of Stockton University earn $69,252 four years out, $10,258 below the median for the same major across 5 New Jersey colleges ($79,510) and $4,155 above the U.S. median ($65,097). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Stockton University rank for Biochemistry in New Jersey?
Of 5 New Jersey colleges reporting Biochemistry graduate earnings, Stockton University ranks 4th. The highest is Montclair State University at $81,519.
What jobs do Biochemistry graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $172,540 in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ area and $167,220 nationally. Others include biological technicians and microbiologists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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