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Genetics at Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,052/yr (18% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (37,700 openings/yr)
ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #8 of 11 Genetics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Genetics graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $469K $471K $448K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.7x 11.8x 11.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.1x 4.1x 3.9x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$39,968
Out-of-state: $115,176 (4.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,780
-40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,052 at Purdue University-Main Campus come in 18% above the national median of $33,150 for Genetics programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Genetics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Genetics's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $39,052 far exceeding the $15,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #8 of 11 Genetics programs, Purdue University-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Purdue University-Main Campus

A 50% admission rate makes Purdue University-Main Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 39,637 students in West Lafayette, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590/yr
Genetic counselors $98,910/yr
View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Genetics at Other Schools

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($51,693) University of California-Davis ($41,334) University of Wisconsin-Madison ($38,388) Iowa State University ($33,330) Ohio State University-Main Campus ($31,800) Texas A & M University-College Station ($31,519) Clemson University ($31,346) Michigan State University ($26,713)

Other Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus

Computer Science ($94,786) Computer Engineering ($89,965) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($84,300) Industrial Engineering ($81,379) Chemical Engineering ($81,105) Mechanical Engineering ($80,374) Materials Engineering ($78,265) Construction Engineering ($76,966)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Genetics at Purdue University-Main Campus?
A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Genetics. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Genetics careers?
With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $447,721 in decade earnings vs $468,931 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →