Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Stetson University

Stetson's biochemistry program estimates suggest a fairly straightforward picture: first-year earnings around $38,000 against $25,500 in debt. That's meaningfully above Florida's median of $26,400 for similar programs and closer to what you'd see nationally. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67 falls within a manageable range, particularly for a field where many graduates continue to graduate school rather than entering the workforce immediately.

The challenge is that these figures come from national peer programs, not Stetson's actual graduate outcomes—the school's cohort is too small for the Department of Education to publish verified data. What we do know is that Florida State, a larger state school with reported data, shows biochemistry graduates earning $31,000, while University of Miami's reported figure sits at just $21,700. This wide variation within Florida underscores how much individual program strength matters in this field.

For parents weighing this investment, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable value if your student plans to pursue medical school, PhD programs, or research positions where the bachelor's degree is a stepping stone. If they're planning to work directly after graduation in a lab or industry role, recognize that first-year earnings in the high $30,000s may feel modest given the rigor of the major. The real return often comes later—either through advanced degrees or career progression in biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors.