# Ohio State University: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Columbus, OH. IPEDS 204796, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,427
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,381 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,500 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,284

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,381 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,885 | $20,566 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,751 | $24,212 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,807 | $41,287 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,461 | $86,141 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,359 | $115,181 | 3.6 years |

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

## Biochemistry at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $67,381 | $18,500 | $17,339 | 88% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $138,110 Columbus, OH, $137,170 OH, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $59,900 Columbus, OH, $51,080 OH, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage $78,030 Columbus, OH, $72,500 OH, $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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