Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences at Montana State University

Bozeman, MT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
48 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,538/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Large (70,200 openings/yr)
ROI 20.8x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #13 of 39 Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $684K $672K $592K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 21.1x 20.8x 18.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.5x 5.4x 4.7x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 46% 33%
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)
$32,332
Out-of-state: $125,348 (5.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$82,372
-155% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,621
114% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,538 track close to the $37,397 national median for Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 20.8x 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 — 46% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$32,538 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #13 out of 39 programs, Montana State University's Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $32,538 to $69,621 over five years (114% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Montana State University

Montana State University has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 14,472 students in Bozeman, MT.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr
Biochemists and biophysicists $103,650/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Montana State University's Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences program score?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% 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 →