# University of Maryland-Baltimore County: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Baltimore, MD. IPEDS 163268, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,275
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,493 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,250 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in MD: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (4 colleges, $74,538): +$955
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,396

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,493 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,087 | $22,281 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,714 | $46,927 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,543 | $72,458 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $22,172 | $97,113 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $25,439 | $111,423 | 2.9 years |

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

## Biochemistry at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | $80,470 | $19,500 | $15,678 | 89% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $75,493 | $19,250 | $16,467 | 70% |
| Stevenson University | $73,584 | $26,750 | $26,505 | 69% |
| Towson University | $54,367 | $22,000 | $17,413 | 70% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $156,730 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $168,620 MD, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $52,900 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $52,900 MD, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage $85,120 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $108,470 MD, $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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