# Northeastern University: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 167358, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northeastern-university/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $63,781
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $90,612 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (5 colleges, $77,853): +$12,759
- Versus the U.S. median: +$25,515

## 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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