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Biology, General at Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,557/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)

ROI 37.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #159 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$710K	$695K	$621K
Earnings Multiple	38.1x	37.3x	33.3x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$18,624

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$28,524

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,042

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,513

167% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Brigham Young University-Idaho's Biology, General graduates start at $24,557/yr, trailing the $32,219 national average by 24%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 37.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biology, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology, General's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $11,042 in median debt clears quickly against $24,557 in annual earnings.

At #159 of 822 nationally, this is a top-5% Biology, General program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $65,513 show a 167% jump from the $24,557 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Brigham Young University-Idaho

A 97% acceptance rate means Brigham Young University-Idaho is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 42,090 in Rexburg, ID.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590/yr

Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology, General at Brigham Young University-Idaho?

A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Biology, General careers?

With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $620,986 in decade earnings vs $709,827 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Brigham Young University-Idaho's Biology, General program stand out?

Ranked #159 of 822 programs nationally, Brigham Young University-Idaho lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Can you still earn well with Biology, General from Brigham Young University-Idaho?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →