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

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$77,853Median year-4 earnings

$24,996Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts

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

1Northeastern UniversityBoston · $23,250 federal debt$90,612 2University of Massachusetts-BostonBoston · $24,996 federal debt$85,296 3University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst · $25,916 federal debt$77,853 4Boston CollegeChestnut Hill · $19,000 federal debt$75,274 5Boston UniversityBoston · $26,000 federal debt$64,112

CAREER CONTEXT IN MA

What related occupations pay in Massachusetts

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: $267,290
Middle 50% wage range: $214,550–$321,770
State employment: 10,590
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $153,490–$329,820

25-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $105,050
Middle 50% wage range: $78,980–$163,500
State employment: 2,060
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 4,700

10th–90th percentile: $64,180–$296,440

19-1021Biochemists and Biophysicists

State median wage: $131,600
Middle 50% wage range: $103,040–$165,150
State employment: 14,890
Projected growth: +12.3%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $79,560–$208,130

19-1029Biological Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $107,100
Middle 50% wage range: $84,390–$162,180
State employment: 2,930
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $69,500–$194,050

19-1042Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

State median wage: $128,210
Middle 50% wage range: $97,520–$167,940
State employment: 17,100
Projected growth: +12.6%
Annual openings: 10,500

10th–90th percentile: $77,790–$208,490

19-4021Biological Technicians

State median wage: $62,070
Middle 50% wage range: $51,190–$81,450
State employment: 8,430
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 9,400

10th–90th percentile: $49,880–$94,760

19-1022Microbiologists

State median wage: $122,350
Middle 50% wage range: $97,930–$142,220
State employment: 1,960
Projected growth: +6.2%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $75,990–$162,760

19-4013Food Science Technicians

State median wage: $56,850
Middle 50% wage range: $44,900–$63,170
State employment: 260
Projected growth: +4.8%
Annual openings: 3,000

10th–90th percentile: $44,900–$73,300

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; 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	Northeastern University	Boston	$90,612	$23,250
2	University of Massachusetts-Boston	Boston	$85,296	$24,996
3	University of Massachusetts-Amherst	Amherst	$77,853	$25,916
4	Boston College	Chestnut Hill	$75,274	$19,000
5	Boston University	Boston	$64,112	$26,000

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 Massachusetts

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $77,853 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $24,996 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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