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[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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find where biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates go on to earn the most.
Duquesne University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying biochemistry biophysics molecular biology schools in Pennsylvania. Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Early-career biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates from Duquesne University make a median of around $70,644 per year.
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biochemistry biophysics molecular biology schools. East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the town of East Stroudsburg. After graduating, biochemistry biophysics molecular biology degree recipients from East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $65,052 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Albright College earned it the #3 place for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology. Located in the city of Reading, Albright College is a private not-for-profit institution. Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology graduates of Albright College earn a median of about $64,645 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Saint Josephs University one of the highest-paying schools for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, biochemistry biophysics molecular biology degree recipients from Saint Josephs University typically earn about $72,151 annually.
Temple University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biochemistry biophysics molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a public institution. After graduating, biochemistry biophysics molecular biology degree recipients from Temple University typically earn about $65,444 annually.
University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg earned the #6 position for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduate earnings this year. University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg is a public school located in the suburb of Greensburg. After graduating, biochemistry biophysics molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg typically earn about $62,038 annually.
University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown landed the #7 spot for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology salaries this year. University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is a public school located in the suburb of Johnstown. Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn a median of about $62,038 a year early in their careers.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #8 position for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the biochemistry biophysics molecular biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,038.
Ursinus College landed the #9 spot for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Collegeville, Ursinus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology graduates of Ursinus College earn a median of about $40,294 a year early in their careers.
Dickinson College came in at #10 for biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Carlisle, Dickinson College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, biochemistry biophysics molecular biology degree recipients from Dickinson College typically earn about $35,305 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their biochemistry biophysics molecular biology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 10 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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