by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/biochemistry-biophysics-molecular-biology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 32 schools on the early-career earnings of their biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked University Of California San Francisco the top school for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduate earnings in the Far Western Region. Set in the city of San Francisco, University Of California San Francisco is a public institution. Early-career biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates from University Of California San Francisco make a median of around $117,339 per year.
San Francisco State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biochemistry biophysics molecular biology schools. Set in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a public institution. Students who complete the biochemistry biophysics molecular biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $80,520.
Loyola Marymount University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in biochemistry biophysics molecular biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. After graduating, biochemistry biophysics molecular biology degree recipients from Loyola Marymount University typically earn about $78,496 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of The Pacific earned it the #4 place for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology. Located in the city of Stockton, University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution. Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology graduates of University Of The Pacific earn a median of about $66,272 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Santa Barbara came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biochemistry biophysics molecular biology schools. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. Early-career biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates from University Of California Santa Barbara make a median of around $90,796 per year.
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. Early-career biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo make a median of around $72,627 per year.
University Of San Diego landed the #7 spot for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology salaries this year. University Of San Diego is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. After graduating, biochemistry biophysics molecular biology degree recipients from University Of San Diego typically earn about $84,844 annually.
University Of California Davis ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biochemistry biophysics molecular biology schools. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a public institution. Students who complete the biochemistry biophysics molecular biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,815.
University Of California San Diego came in at #9 for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduate earnings this year. University Of California San Diego is a public school located in the city of La Jolla. Early-career biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates from University Of California San Diego make a median of around $76,922 per year.
California State University San Marcos earned the #10 position for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of San Marcos, California State University San Marcos is a public institution. After graduating, biochemistry biophysics molecular biology degree recipients from California State University San Marcos typically earn about $57,682 annually.
California State University Los Angeles landed the #11 spot for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology salaries this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, California State University Los Angeles is a public institution. Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology graduates of California State University Los Angeles earn a median of about $66,319 a year early in their careers.
University Of Southern California came in at #12 for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduate earnings this year. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. After graduating, biochemistry biophysics molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Southern California typically earn about $88,746 annually.
University Of California Santa Cruz came in at #13 for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a public institution. Students who complete the biochemistry biophysics molecular biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $75,833.
California State University Fullerton placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology. Set in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a public institution. Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology graduates of California State University Fullerton earn a median of about $76,273 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Los Angeles earned the #15 position for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. After graduating, biochemistry biophysics molecular biology degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles typically earn about $88,358 annually.
University Of Washington Bothell Campus earned the #16 position for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public institution. Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology graduates of University Of Washington Bothell Campus earn a median of about $72,792 a year early in their careers.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Early-career biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates from University Of Washington Seattle Campus make a median of around $72,792 per year.
Washington State University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology. Washington State University is a public school located in the town of Pullman. Early-career biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates from Washington State University make a median of around $60,741 per year.
California State University Long Beach ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biochemistry biophysics molecular biology schools. California State University Long Beach is a public school located in the city of Long Beach. Early-career biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates from California State University Long Beach make a median of around $68,989 per year.
Western Washington University placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a public institution. Early-career biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates from Western Washington University make a median of around $55,230 per year.
University Of Nevada Reno ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biochemistry biophysics molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a public institution. After graduating, biochemistry biophysics molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Nevada Reno typically earn about $67,285 annually.
California State University Sacramento ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biochemistry biophysics molecular biology schools. Located in the city of Sacramento, California State University Sacramento is a public institution. Students who complete the biochemistry biophysics molecular biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,689.
California State University Northridge ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biochemistry biophysics molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a public institution. After graduating, biochemistry biophysics molecular biology degree recipients from California State University Northridge typically earn about $45,453 annually.
University Of California Riverside came in at #24 for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Riverside, University Of California Riverside is a public institution. Early-career biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates from University Of California Riverside make a median of around $68,378 per year.
California State University Chico ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biochemistry biophysics molecular biology schools. California State University Chico is a public school located in the city of Chico. Early-career biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates from California State University Chico make a median of around $42,886 per year.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid biochemistry biophysics molecular biology ranking:
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 32 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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