# University of Kansas: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Lawrence, KS. IPEDS 155317, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-kansas/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,487
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,568 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,004 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in KS: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$16,471

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,568 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,544 | $53,437 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,942 | $55,133 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,154 | $64,556 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,169 | $81,660 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $22,544 | $96,037 | 2.0 years |

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

## Biochemistry at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $81,568 | $18,004 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Kansas State University | $65,122 | $27,500 | $19,406 | 71% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Lawrence, KS, $153,820 KS, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported Lawrence, KS, $51,630 KS, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage not reported Lawrence, KS, $70,500 KS, $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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