Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Bachelor's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 26.02

$40,230Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,765Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,221Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Portland State University earn a median of $40,230 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 $22,221, about 55% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$34,566$22,735
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$34,566$22,735
Lewis & Clark College
Portland
$33,002—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates from Portland State University make?

The median salary is $40,230 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,221.

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