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Biology at Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,990/yr (21% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (8.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #146 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 graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$545K	$541K	$501K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	11.0x	10.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.4x	8.3x	7.7x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$49,048

Out-of-state: $64,928 (8.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,924

-65% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,524

42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,990/yr, edging above the $32,219 national average for Biology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 11.0x 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 — 40% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$38,990 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #146 out of 822 programs, Millersville University of Pennsylvania's Biology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $38,990 to $55,524 shows 42% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a 89% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 5,610 students in Millersville, PA.

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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

How does Millersville University of Pennsylvania's Biology program score?

This program scores 47/100 — 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania rank so high for Biology?

The #146 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. See full methodology →