Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Simmons University

Similar biochemistry programs in Massachusetts suggest first-year earnings around $47,000—a figure that sits right at the state median but trails programs like Northeastern ($64,000) and MCPHS ($52,000) by substantial margins. With estimated debt of roughly $27,000, the financial framework looks manageable: graduates would owe about seven months of their first-year salary, which is better than the national average for this field.

The challenge is what these estimates can't tell you. Massachusetts has exceptional biotech clusters in Cambridge and Boston, where biochemistry graduates can land well-paying industry positions or continue to graduate programs. But outcomes vary dramatically based on whether students secure these opportunities versus lower-paying lab technician roles. Simmons' Boston location provides proximity to these employers, yet the school's actual graduate outcomes remain unclear due to small sample sizes.

For a $27,000 investment, peer programs suggest you'd be getting median Massachusetts outcomes in a field where location and connections matter enormously. The debt level won't trap your child, but whether Simmons specifically delivers the industry network and research opportunities that distinguish the top-earning programs from the rest remains an open question. If your child is considering this program, direct contact with the career services office about biotech placement rates and employer partnerships would provide the clarity these estimates can't.