Biology at Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,947/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.5x earnings multiple (4.9x 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 | $524K | $522K | $486K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.6x | 11.5x | 10.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.9x | 4.9x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 34 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$45,196
Out-of-state: $107,496 (4.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,068
12.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,711
68% growth from Year 1
About Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View A & M University has a 75% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 8,527 students in Prairie View, TX. 62% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
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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 Prairie View A & M University's Biology program score?
This program scores 34/100 — on the lower end for Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Prairie View A & M University Biology graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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