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

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

$79,510Median year-4 earnings

$24,250Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New Jersey

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

1Montclair State UniversityMontclair · $27,000 federal debt$81,519 2Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick · $24,250 federal debt$79,510 3Rutgers University-CamdenCamden · $24,250 federal debt$79,510 4Stockton UniversityGalloway · $24,125 federal debt$69,252 5Rowan UniversityGlassboro · $20,500 federal debt$67,702

CAREER CONTEXT IN NJ

What related occupations pay in New Jersey

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: $207,030
Middle 50% wage range: $169,560–$281,510
State employment: 10,040
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $136,840–$317,420

25-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $79,540
Middle 50% wage range: $50,500–$123,660
State employment: 1,570
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 4,700

10th–90th percentile: $32,220–$165,620

19-1021Biochemists and Biophysicists

State median wage: $122,620
Middle 50% wage range: $98,670–$136,890
State employment: 2,570
Projected growth: +12.3%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $80,070–$162,240

19-1029Biological Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $104,750
Middle 50% wage range: $82,690–$128,790
State employment: 540
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $72,010–$161,660

19-1042Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

State median wage: $129,280
Middle 50% wage range: $95,520–$164,930
State employment: 6,120
Projected growth: +12.6%
Annual openings: 10,500

10th–90th percentile: $77,540–$216,650

19-4021Biological Technicians

State median wage: $66,040
Middle 50% wage range: $57,490–$83,310
State employment: 1,290
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 9,400

10th–90th percentile: $47,650–$97,850

19-1022Microbiologists

State median wage: $96,020
Middle 50% wage range: $80,010–$112,860
State employment: 790
Projected growth: +6.2%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $57,840–$131,700

19-4013Food Science Technicians

State median wage: $56,730
Middle 50% wage range: $44,520–$65,110
State employment: 590
Projected growth: +4.8%
Annual openings: 3,000

10th–90th percentile: $38,920–$77,450

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New Jersey; 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	Montclair State University	Montclair	$81,519	$27,000
2	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	New Brunswick	$79,510	$24,250
3	Rutgers University-Camden	Camden	$79,510	$24,250
4	Stockton University	Galloway	$69,252	$24,125
5	Rowan University	Glassboro	$67,702	$20,500

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 New Jersey

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $79,510 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $24,250 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New Jersey colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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