# University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Milwaukee, WI. IPEDS 240453, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,936
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,492 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,225 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in WI: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (3 colleges, $64,492): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$605

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,492 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,329 | $46,894 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,709 | $48,619 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $12,344 | $56,042 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,315 | $87,690 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $21,477 | $97,506 | 3.6 years |

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

## Biochemistry at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $72,988 | $20,948 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $64,492 | $24,225 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $61,349 | $23,850 | $14,559 | 51% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $140,170 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $128,890 WI, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $50,320 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $51,750 WI, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage $65,160 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $67,100 WI, $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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