COLLEGE + DEGREE OUTCOMES
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology bachelor's degree at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA · Public
What this page covers
Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.
The short version
Reported earnings are close to similar programs.
$1,759 below the national median for the same field and degree level.
- Debt as a share of earnings
- 41.7% of annual earnings
- Highest price with a positive payoff
- $1,768 / year
- Modeled 10-year payoff
- −26% · Negative payoff
- Available price data
- College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY
The price can change the verdict.
Hold observed earnings constant and see how the modeled ten-year payoff changes as annual price rises.
← Negative payoff$0Positive payoff →
$0Annual price+$7,070
$8,000Annual price−$24,930
$16,000Annual price−$56,930
$18,000Current college-wide context−$64,930
$24,000Annual price−$88,930
$32,000Annual price−$120,930
$40,000Annual price−$152,930
OUTCOME SIGNALS
Graduate outcomes from several angles.
Follow earnings over time and inspect the cohort behind each federal measure.
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$18,202
Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.
02 · BORROWING$26,558
Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.
03 · EARNINGS$63,707
Observed median earnings four full years after completion.
04 · REPAYMENT$282/mo
Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
Published college costs provide the starting point.
Your exact offering, aid, residency and time to finish determine the price you actually pay.
Enter my price →AVERAGE NET PRICE$18,202Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$30,349Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE94.8%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE55.8%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?
Reported earnings after completion.
Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?
5.3% of gross monthly earnings
Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.
Gross monthly earnings$5,309
Estimated loan payment$282
50borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?
$63,707 vs. $65,466
$1,759 below the national median for the same field and credential.
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?
Related occupations, wages and outlook.
Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.
BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.Natural Sciences Managers$137,900 median wagePA estimate · 7,980 jobs · 11-9121$83,960–$219,230 middle 50% of PA wages+8.2% projected U.S. growth · 9,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeBiological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85,970 median wagePA estimate · 2,410 jobs · 25-1042$68,320–$116,500 middle 50% of PA wages+7.3% projected U.S. growth · 4,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeBiochemists and Biophysicists$134,090 median wagePA estimate · 2,750 jobs · 19-1021$105,490–$171,450 middle 50% of PA wages+12.3% projected U.S. growth · 2,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeBiological Scientists, All Other$100,780 median wagePA estimate · 1,810 jobs · 19-1029$77,520–$123,920 middle 50% of PA wages+4.7% projected U.S. growth · 4,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$99,190 median wagePA estimate · 12,630 jobs · 19-1042$76,660–$160,500 middle 50% of PA wages+12.6% projected U.S. growth · 10,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeBiological Technicians$54,950 median wagePA estimate · 2,820 jobs · 19-4021$48,170–$71,510 middle 50% of PA wages+7.4% projected U.S. growth · 9,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMicrobiologists$84,650 median wagePA estimate · 670 jobs · 19-1022$59,280–$105,110 middle 50% of PA wages+6.2% projected U.S. growth · 1,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFood Science Technicians$48,060 median wagePA estimate · 590 jobs · 19-4013$40,440–$57,490 middle 50% of PA wages+4.8% projected U.S. growth · 3,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degree
CENSUS EMPLOYMENT DESTINATIONS
Where graduates work five years later
The leading industries employing graduates in this college, broad field and credential group.
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Educational Services
Retail Trade
Wholesale Trade
Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.
Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.
Temple University
$16,657 higher earnings · $1,058 less debt
- Earnings
- $80,364
- Debt
- $25,500
- Annual net price
- $28,198
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
$13,629 higher earnings · $380 less debt
- Earnings
- $77,336
- Debt
- $26,178
- Annual net price
- $24,356
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
$13,629 higher earnings · $380 less debt
- Earnings
- $77,336
- Debt
- $26,178
- Annual net price
- $32,875
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
$257 lower annual net price
- Earnings
- $63,707
- Debt
- $26,558
- Annual net price
- $17,945
DATA QUALITY
Check the evidence behind the estimate.
17 observations in the earnings cohort
June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release
Observed, estimated and contextual figures are labeled separately throughout this page
Your price and current earnings determine the result.
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