Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern's biochemistry program sits in an interesting middle ground—it outperforms the majority of Georgia programs (60th percentile statewide) while landing well below the national median. Starting at $33,408, graduates earn about $1,700 more than the typical Georgia biochemistry grad but roughly $4,600 less than their national peers. To put this in perspective, they're earning nearly as much as University of Georgia biochemistry grads ($34,212) but trailing the national 75th percentile by over $10,000.

The debt picture offers a silver lining: at $28,157, graduates carry more than the Georgia median but significantly less than national norms. The 0.84 debt-to-earnings ratio means students borrow less than their first-year salary—a manageable starting position, especially for a STEM degree that typically requires graduate education for career advancement. Given that 35% of students receive Pell grants, the relatively controlled debt load matters for families counting every dollar.

The catch? This data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual circumstances could swing these numbers considerably. If your child is considering this as pre-med or a stepping stone to graduate school, the modest debt and decent in-state performance make sense. For direct entry into the biochemistry job market, understand you're looking at below-average starting earnings in a field where location and further education typically drive long-term outcomes.