# Middle Tennessee State University: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Murfreesboro, TN. IPEDS 220978, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/middle-tennessee-state-university/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,642
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,543 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,000 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$15,554

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,543 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,289 | $40,500 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,273 | $44,790 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,007 | $56,711 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $16,935 | $73,837 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,046 | $83,041 | 5.5 years |

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

## Biochemistry at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | $49,543 | $17,000 | $13,359 | 54% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $113,370 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $124,530 TN, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $50,840 TN, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage $77,620 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $77,630 TN, $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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