Biological/Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
63 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
64
Optimistic
63
Base Case
61
Pessimistic
Earnings $59,050/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Medium (29,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.7x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #3 of 8 Biological/Biosystems Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biological/Biosystems Engineering graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $710K $689K $613K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.2x 13.7x 12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.2x 5.1x 4.5x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 66% 48%
DegreeOutlook Score 64 63 61

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,144
Out-of-state: $135,776 (5.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$95,588
-91% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,747
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$75,397
28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $59,050/yr, Biological/Biosystems Engineering graduates from Auburn University land near the $58,507 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 13.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $25,747 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

With only 8 programs offering Biological/Biosystems Engineering nationally, this is a niche field. Auburn University ranks #3 among them.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $59,050 to $75,397 shows 28% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Auburn University

Auburn University accepts 50% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving a student body of 25,732 in Auburn, AL.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Engineers, all other $117,750/yr
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers $106,950/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Auburn University's Biological/Biosystems Engineering program score?
This program scores 63/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biological/Biosystems Engineering graduates.
How vulnerable is Biological/Biosystems Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biological/Biosystems Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →