# University of Denver: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Denver, CO. IPEDS 127060, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-denver/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,613
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,725 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,293 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in CO: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (4 colleges, $69,106): +$619
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,628

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,725 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,097 | $83,001 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $16,211 | $66,951 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $22,940 | $94,742 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $31,759 | $131,165 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $47,222 | $195,027 | 6.7 years |

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

## Biochemistry at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $70,343 | $25,620 | $21,279 | 67% |
| University of Denver | $69,725 | $26,293 | $36,131 | 76% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $68,488 | $20,185 | $25,346 | 74% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $57,065 | not reported | $15,327 | 32% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $141,080 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $152,730 CO, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $65,140 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $59,400 CO, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage $95,980 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $81,640 CO, $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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