Biology at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
40
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,155/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
14.7x earnings multiple (7.9x 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 | $494K | $494K | $464K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.7x | 14.7x | 13.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.9x | 7.9x | 7.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 41 | 40 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,676
Out-of-state: $62,480 (7.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,120
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,164
39% growth from Year 1
About Purdue University Northwest
A 71% acceptance rate means Purdue University Northwest is accessible to most applicants, serving 5,786 students in Hammond, IN.
See all programs and financial aid at Purdue University Northwest →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at Purdue University Northwest?
A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $464,367 in decade earnings vs $493,765 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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