Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Bachelor's degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $45,066 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 $17,359, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $50,428 | $16,156 |
| 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 | — |
| 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 University of California-San Diego make?
The median salary is $45,066 one year after graduation and $76,922 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,359.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.