# Brigham Young University: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Provo, UT. IPEDS 230038, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/brigham-young-university/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,225
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,291 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,000 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in UT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,806

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,291 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,444 | $52,220 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $10,112 | $50,560 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,062 | $65,310 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $16,378 | $81,890 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,542 | $102,710 | 4.2 years |

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

## Biochemistry at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | $63,291 | $12,000 | $15,564 | 81% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $107,330 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $119,430 UT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $51,900 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $52,960 UT, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage $61,840 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $72,600 UT, $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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