# University of Illinois Chicago: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 145600, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-illinois-chicago/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,308
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,268 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,000 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in IL: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,829

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,268 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,529 | $33,203 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $8,119 | $35,805 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $10,921 | $48,162 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,185 | $71,376 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $25,047 | $110,457 | 4.9 years |

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

## Biochemistry at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago | $67,681 | $25,000 | $36,079 | 73% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $58,268 | $15,000 | $10,974 | 62% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $167,040 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $159,670 IL, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $57,700 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $55,790 IL, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage $100,620 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $92,050 IL, $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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