# University of Georgia: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Athens, GA. IPEDS 139959, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-georgia/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,212
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,534 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,804 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in GA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (3 colleges, $59,534): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,563

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,534 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,085 | $33,957 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $8,686 | $36,481 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $13,096 | $55,003 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,942 | $71,156 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $18,079 | $75,932 | 2.9 years |

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

## Biochemistry at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $72,940 | $22,250 | $12,116 | 94% |
| University of Georgia | $59,534 | $24,804 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Kennesaw State University | $59,054 | $26,000 | $15,048 | 52% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Athens-Clarke County, GA, not reported GA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $64,360 Athens-Clarke County, GA, $52,420 GA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage $112,440 Athens-Clarke County, GA, $103,070 GA, $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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