# Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Blacksburg, VA. IPEDS 233921, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,927
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,621 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,125 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Biochemistry at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $67,621 | $24,125 | $24,953 | 86% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $150,570 VA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $51,710 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $53,360 VA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage not reported Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $77,820 VA, $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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