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Best colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology in New Jersey

By the Degree Dividend editorial data teamEvery figure verified against its federal source — methodologyData updated June 2026

Program-level earnings — not school prestige — rank these. Among the New Jersey programs in the federal field-of-study file, Montclair State University leads: its Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates earn a median $81,519 four years after finishing, against the field's $65,466 national median. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026.)

New Jersey Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs by graduate earnings
#CollegeGrad earnings, 4 yrsVs field median
1Montclair State University$81,519+$16,053
2Rutgers University-New Brunswick$79,510+$14,044
3Rutgers University-Camden$79,510+$14,044

How big is the earnings gap between New Jersey Biochemistry programs?

$2,009 separates the top and bottom of this list — $81,519 at Montclair State University against $79,510 at Rutgers University-Camden, four years after finishing. Same field, same state, same federal measure: where you study moves pay by that much.

Do New Jersey Biochemistry graduates earn more than the national median?

The state's strongest program pays $16,053 above the $65,466 national median for the field. Program-level medians come from federal tax records of graduates who received aid, so they track actual pay rather than advertised salaries.

Frequently asked questions

Which New Jersey college is best for Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology?
By graduate earnings, Montclair State University — its Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology bachelor's graduates earn a median $81,519 four years out, the highest of the 3 New Jersey programs in the federal file.
What do Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates earn in New Jersey?
Across the ranked New Jersey programs, median earnings four years after completion run from $79,510 to $81,519. The field's national median is $65,466.
Is a Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology degree worth it?
On national medians, yes — Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates earn $17,106/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. See the full field profile for payback math.