# Biochemistry (bachelor's degree)

CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/biochemistry

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $65,097 across 110 colleges (middle half $60,501–$73,506); median federal debt $23,028
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Biochemical Sciences: median $65,991 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 7% | $122,570 | 2.1% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 4% | $82,250 | 6% |
| Chemists And Materials Scientists | 4% | $95,060 | 6.6% |
| Other Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians | 4% | not reported | — |
| Registered Nurses | 3% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Teaching Assistants | 3% | $37,010 | 0% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists And Technicians | 3% | $62,930 | 2.7% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | $60,501 (3) | — |
| CA | $71,622 (18) | $71,594 (358) |
| CO | $69,106 (4) | — |
| GA | $59,534 (3) | — |
| IA | $64,510 (5) | — |
| MA | $77,853 (5) | — |
| MD | $74,538 (4) | — |
| MI | $63,419 (3) | — |
| NJ | $79,510 (5) | — |
| NY | $63,588 (4) | $66,821 (104) |
| PA | $63,707 (7) | — |
| SC | $60,988 (3) | — |
| TX | $59,079 (11) | $59,820 (133) |
| WA | $58,818 (3) | — |
| WI | $64,492 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $90,694
2. University of California-Santa Cruz (CA): $88,305
3. University of San Diego (CA): $83,380
4. California State University-Long Beach (CA): $79,820
5. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $78,097
6. California State University-East Bay (CA): $77,863
7. San Francisco State University (CA): $76,134
8. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $73,506
9. University of California-San Diego (CA): $72,491
10. University of California-Davis (CA): $70,754
11. Florida State University (FL): $69,875
12. California State University-Fullerton (CA): $68,170

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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