Biology at Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,242/yr (19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
15.7x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $515K | $513K | $480K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.7x | 15.7x | 14.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.8x | 5.8x | 5.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 48 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,716
Out-of-state: $88,172 (5.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,449
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,867
33% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-South Bend
A 86% acceptance rate means Indiana University-South Bend is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 3,807 students in South Bend, IN. 41% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Indiana University-South Bend →Top Career Paths
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$100,590/yr
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$93,330/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Indiana University-South Bend's Biology program score?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Biology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 40% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does Indiana University-South Bend rank so high for Biology?
The #109 ranking out of 822 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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