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 31% 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 $35,537. College Scorecard.
University of New Hampshire Biochemistry: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 New Hampshire 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 University of New Hampshire'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 | $16,523 | $68,075 | 1.5 years |
| $30–48k | $17,476 | $72,001 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $19,446 | $80,118 | 1.8 years |
| $75–110k | $22,815 | $93,998 | 2.1 years |
| $110k+ | $28,588 | $117,783 | 2.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (69% 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 ($87,075) minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $45,312 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.
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 New Hampshire, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of New Hampshire
- Acceptance rate: 88% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 76% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $66,479
- Full cost breakdown · all 94 majors · overview
Related majors at University of New Hampshire
- Biology$77,076
- Chemistry$82,185
- Biomedical Engineering$92,984
- Chemical Engineering$93,711
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology—
- Neuroscience$78,722
University of New Hampshire Biochemistry questions
How much do University of New Hampshire Biochemistry graduates earn?
Biochemistry graduates of University of New Hampshire earn a median $87,075 four years after graduating and $47,236 one year after. The U.S. median for Biochemistry graduates across 110 colleges is $65,097.
How much debt do University of New Hampshire Biochemistry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biochemistry graduates of University of New Hampshire is $27,000, about 31% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,626.
Where does University of New Hampshire rank for Biochemistry in New Hampshire?
Of 1 New Hampshire colleges reporting Biochemistry graduate earnings, University of New Hampshire ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Biochemistry graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $291,000 in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 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 New Hampshire Biochemistry: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-hampshire-main-campus/majors/biochemistry (College Scorecard and BLS data).