The Biochemistry & Molecular Biology major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Biology, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Biology, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Biochemists and Biophysicists SOC: 19-1021 Occupation: Biochemists and Biophysicists | $103,650 | 34,520 | N/A | N/A |
Microbiologists SOC: 19-1022 Occupation: Microbiologists | $87,330 | 19,760 | N/A | N/A |
Biological Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-1029 Occupation: Biological Scientists, All Other | $93,330 | 59,710 | N/A | N/A |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists SOC: 19-1042 Occupation: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $100,590 | 156,300 | N/A | N/A |
Food Science Technicians SOC: 19-4013 Occupation: Food Science Technicians | $49,430 | 14,200 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,180 | 100,870 |
| 2023 | $157,740 | 96,520 |
| 2022 | $144,440 | 82,570 |
| 2021 | $137,900 | 74,760 |
| 2020 | $137,940 | 75,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,650 | 34,520 |
| 2023 | $107,460 | 33,180 |
| 2022 | $103,810 | 32,500 |
| 2021 | $102,270 | 35,050 |
| 2020 | $94,270 | 32,010 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,330 | 19,760 |
| 2023 | $85,470 | 21,540 |
| 2022 | $81,990 | 19,710 |
| 2021 | $79,260 | 19,430 |
| 2020 | $84,400 | 19,710 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,330 | 59,710 |
| 2023 | $91,100 | 61,220 |
| 2022 | $87,300 | 55,300 |
| 2021 | $82,530 | 47,050 |
| 2020 | $85,290 | 41,680 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,590 | 156,300 |
| 2023 | $100,890 | 136,620 |
| 2022 | $99,930 | 110,550 |
| 2021 | $95,310 | 108,550 |
| 2020 | $91,510 | 126,110 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,430 | 14,200 |
| 2023 | $49,090 | 15,190 |
| 2022 | $47,860 | 14,350 |
| 2021 | $46,590 | 11,530 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,000 | 76,190 |
| 2023 | $51,430 | 76,990 |
| 2022 | $49,650 | 73,710 |
| 2021 | $48,140 | 76,150 |
| 2020 | $46,340 | 80,640 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,460 | 53,250 |
| 2023 | $83,920 | 52,050 |
| 2022 | $81,650 | 49,920 |
| 2021 | $81,440 | 47,690 |
| 2020 | $85,600 | 51,500 |