# Boston College: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Chestnut Hill, MA. IPEDS 164924, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boston-college/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,474
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,274 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in MA: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (5 colleges, $77,853): -$2,579
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,177

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.03 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,274 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,284 | $17,265 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,304 | $29,435 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,112 | $52,841 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,999 | $80,596 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $60,308 | $243,041 | 6.9 years |

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

## Biochemistry at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | $90,612 | $23,250 | $30,915 | 91% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $85,296 | $24,996 | $17,707 | 49% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $77,853 | $25,916 | $22,383 | 83% |
| Boston College | $75,274 | $19,000 | $41,704 | 91% |
| Boston University | $64,112 | $26,000 | $24,402 | 89% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $291,000 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $267,290 MA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $61,610 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $62,070 MA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage $122,350 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $122,350 MA, $87,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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