U.S. median for this major: $65,097.
College Scorecard field of study; 44 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 26% 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 $27,521. College Scorecard.
UIC Biochemistry: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Illinois colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 UIC'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 | $7,529 | $33,203 | 1.5 years |
| $30–48k | $8,119 | $35,805 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $10,921 | $48,162 | 2.1 years |
| $75–110k | $16,185 | $71,376 | 3.2 years |
| $110k+ | $25,047 | $110,457 | 4.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (40% 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 ($58,268) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $22,471 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 Illinois colleges
Every Illinois 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 | Loyola University Chicago | $67,681 | $25,000 | $36,079 | 73% |
| 2 | University of Illinois Chicago | $58,268 | $15,000 | $10,974 | 62% |
25 more Illinois 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 UIC, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About UIC
- Acceptance rate: 77% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 62% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $68,740
- Full cost breakdown · all 69 majors · overview
Related majors at UIC
- Biology$59,119
- Chemistry$64,442
- Biomedical Engineering$87,393
- Chemical Engineering$87,407
- Neuroscience$56,869
UIC Biochemistry questions
How much do UIC Biochemistry graduates earn?
Biochemistry graduates of University of Illinois Chicago earn a median $58,268 four years after graduating and $34,308 one year after. The U.S. median for Biochemistry graduates across 110 colleges is $65,097.
How much debt do UIC Biochemistry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biochemistry graduates of University of Illinois Chicago is $15,000, about 26% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,626.
Where does UIC rank for Biochemistry in Illinois?
Of 2 Illinois colleges reporting Biochemistry graduate earnings, University of Illinois Chicago ranks 2nd. The highest is Loyola University Chicago at $67,681.
What jobs do Biochemistry graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $167,040 in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN 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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Cite this: “University of Illinois Chicago Biochemistry: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-illinois-chicago/majors/biochemistry (College Scorecard and BLS data).