Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 26.02

$50,428Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,441Median earnings 4 years after
$66,319Median earnings 5 years after
$16,156Median federal debt
38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at California State University-Los Angeles earn a median of $50,428 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,466 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,889–$88,432). Median debt is $16,156, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos
$57,682$20,983
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$57,538$17,500
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$49,100$11,750
University of San Diego
San Diego
$48,728$27,000
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$46,689$16,500
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$45,453—
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$45,066$17,359
California State University-Chico
Chico
$42,886$22,000
University of California-Davis
Davis
$42,266$11,000
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$42,200—
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
$40,320$18,959
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$38,869$18,240
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$36,841$11,000
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$35,210$14,753
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$34,468$3,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates from California State University-Los Angeles make?

The median salary is $50,428 one year after graduation and $66,319 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,156.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.