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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 18 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

18Programs reporting earnings

$70,754Median year-4 earnings

$16,666Median federal debt

16Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · $9,500 federal debt$90,694 2University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · $18,959 federal debt$88,305 3University of San DiegoSan Diego · $27,500 federal debt$83,380 4California State University, Long BeachLong Beach · $11,000 federal debt$79,820 5California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · $17,500 federal debt$78,097 6California State University, East BayHayward · Debt not reported$77,863 7San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco · $15,675 federal debt$76,134 8University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $14,920 federal debt$73,506 9University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla · $17,500 federal debt$72,491 10University of California, DavisDavis · $11,208 federal debt$70,754

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $210,230
Middle 50% wage range: $167,630–$304,380
State employment: 14,950
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $130,730–$330,050

25-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $129,150
Middle 50% wage range: $99,550–$177,180
State employment: 3,610
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 4,700

10th–90th percentile: $75,280–$250,700

19-1021Biochemists and Biophysicists

State median wage: $139,580
Middle 50% wage range: $105,920–$179,990
State employment: 3,240
Projected growth: +12.3%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $83,580–$208,210

19-1029Biological Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $113,530
Middle 50% wage range: $86,090–$154,150
State employment: 11,880
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $69,770–$189,710

19-1042Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

State median wage: $136,990
Middle 50% wage range: $109,570–$162,020
State employment: 29,830
Projected growth: +12.6%
Annual openings: 10,500

10th–90th percentile: $81,320–$180,060

19-4021Biological Technicians

State median wage: $71,440
Middle 50% wage range: $56,200–$93,010
State employment: 9,210
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 9,400

10th–90th percentile: $46,700–$121,670

19-1022Microbiologists

State median wage: $108,530
Middle 50% wage range: $80,060–$141,360
State employment: 2,600
Projected growth: +6.2%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $62,440–$183,420

19-4013Food Science Technicians

State median wage: $54,200
Middle 50% wage range: $47,080–$64,100
State employment: 3,990
Projected growth: +4.8%
Annual openings: 3,000

10th–90th percentile: $40,790–$76,330

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara	$90,694	$9,500
2	University of California, Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz	$88,305	$18,959
3	University of San Diego	San Diego	$83,380	$27,500
4	California State University, Long Beach	Long Beach	$79,820	$11,000
5	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo	$78,097	$17,500
6	California State University, East Bay	Hayward	$77,863	Not available
7	San Francisco State University	San Francisco	$76,134	$15,675
8	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$73,506	$14,920
9	University of California, San Diego	La Jolla	$72,491	$17,500
10	University of California, Davis	Davis	$70,754	$11,208
11	California State University, Fullerton	Fullerton	$68,170	$17,200
12	California State University, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$67,441	$16,730
13	California State University, Sacramento	Sacramento	$66,885	$16,500
14	California State University, San Marcos	San Marcos	$65,479	$16,666
15	California State University, Chico	Chico	$60,367	$23,000
16	University of California, Riverside	Riverside	$59,549	$17,250
17	University of Southern California	Los Angeles	$57,246	$3,750
18	California State University, San Bernardino	San Bernardino	$56,277	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology in California

What do Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 18 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $70,754 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $16,666 among the 16 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of California, Santa Barbara has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.