Biology at Miami University-Hamilton
Hamilton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
58
Optimistic
57
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,122/yr (18% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
22.1x earnings multiple (8.5x 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 | $654K | $643K | $580K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 22.5x | 22.1x | 19.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.7x | 8.5x | 7.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 58 | 57 | 56 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,112
Out-of-state: $75,388 (8.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,675
83% growth from Year 1
About Miami University-Hamilton
a smaller institution with 2,025 students in Hamilton, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Miami University-Hamilton →Top Career Paths
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$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 at Miami University-Hamilton?
A score of 57/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biology field.
Will AI replace Biology careers?
With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $580,478 in decade earnings vs $653,948 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Miami University-Hamilton's Biology program stand out?
Ranked #13 of 822 programs nationally, Miami University-Hamilton lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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