Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at SUNY College at Geneseo

SUNY Geneseo's biochemistry program produces outcomes that look decidedly middle-of-the-road at first glance—$37,206 first-year earnings against $22,986 in debt. But here's what matters: among New York's 62 schools offering this major, Geneseo lands at the 60th percentile, meaning it outperforms most in-state alternatives while charging significantly less than elite private competitors. Compare Geneseo to Vassar ($45,599) or Colgate ($44,089), and yes, their graduates earn more initially, but you're also paying private school tuition for programs that serve similar student populations heading into research labs, grad school, or entry-level biotech positions.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62 is quite manageable—students typically owe less than eight months of their starting salary. That said, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means a few students pursuing unusual paths could skew these numbers substantially. Biochemistry majors often pursue graduate degrees where initial earnings matter less than long-term trajectory, and this data can't capture that.

For families prioritizing affordability while staying competitive with state peers, Geneseo delivers solid value. You're getting a respectable SUNY education without the debt burden of private alternatives, and graduates are keeping pace with—or slightly outearning—the typical New York biochemistry major. Just recognize you're not getting the premium outcomes of top-tier programs, which may matter if your child plans to stop at a bachelor's degree.