Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Doctoral degree · University of California-San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

CIP 26.02

$117,339Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at University of California-San Francisco earn a median of $117,339 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $112,683 four years after graduating (middle half: $70,874–$159,820).

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (Doctoral degree) at other California schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles	$83,835	—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates from University of California-San Francisco make?

The median salary is $117,339 one year after graduation.

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