U.S. median for this major: $65,097.
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Median for graduates who received federal aid.
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About 29% 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 $38,942. College Scorecard.
Biochemistry at California colleges
Every California 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 | University of California-Santa Barbara | $90,694 | $9,500 | $16,109 | 83% |
| 2 | University of California-Santa Cruz | $88,305 | $18,959 | $17,890 | 75% |
| 3 | University of San Diego | $83,380 | $27,500 | $30,365 | 84% |
| 4 | California State University-Long Beach | $79,820 | $11,000 | $10,440 | 69% |
| 5 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $78,097 | $17,500 | $16,665 | 86% |
| 6 | California State University-East Bay | $77,863 | — | $9,320 | 48% |
| 7 | San Francisco State University | $76,134 | $15,675 | $12,278 | 50% |
| 8 | University of California-Los Angeles | $73,506 | $14,920 | $12,548 | 93% |
| 9 | University of California-San Diego | $72,491 | $17,500 | $12,470 | 86% |
| 10 | University of California-Davis | $70,754 | $11,208 | $14,741 | 86% |
| 11 | California State University-Fullerton | $68,170 | $17,200 | $6,555 | 70% |
| 12 | California State University-Los Angeles | $67,441 | $16,730 | $3,967 | 53% |
| 13 | California State University-Sacramento | $66,885 | $16,500 | $9,338 | 56% |
| 14 | California State University-San Marcos | $65,479 | $16,666 | $10,229 | 55% |
| 15 | California State University-Chico | $60,367 | $23,000 | $14,480 | 63% |
| 16 | University of California-Riverside | $59,549 | $17,250 | $14,304 | 76% |
| 17 | University of Southern California | $57,246 | $3,750 | $32,740 | 92% |
| 18 | California State University-San Bernardino | $56,277 | — | $4,564 | 55% |
31 more California 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 University of California-Riverside, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About University of California-Riverside
- Acceptance rate: 76% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 76% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $67,699
- Full cost breakdown · all 60 majors · overview
Related majors at University of California-Riverside
- Biology$58,339
- Chemistry$64,131
- Biomedical Engineering$90,041
- Chemical Engineering$91,457
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology$72,295
- Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$65,813
University of California-Riverside Biochemistry questions
How much do University of California-Riverside Biochemistry graduates earn?
Biochemistry graduates of University of California-Riverside earn a median $59,549 four years after graduating and $30,077 one year after. The U.S. median for Biochemistry graduates across 110 colleges is $65,097.
How much debt do University of California-Riverside Biochemistry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biochemistry graduates of University of California-Riverside is $17,250, about 29% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,626.
Where does University of California-Riverside rank for Biochemistry in California?
Of 18 California colleges reporting Biochemistry graduate earnings, University of California-Riverside ranks 16th. The highest is University of California-Santa Barbara at $90,694.
What jobs do Biochemistry graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $169,370 in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area and $167,220 nationally. Others include biological technicians and microbiologists.
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