Genetics at Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,519/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (37,700 openings/yr)
ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #6 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 $664K $649K $577K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.7x 12.4x 11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.1x 4.0x 3.6x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 38 39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$52,396
Out-of-state: $161,312 (4.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$83,696
-60% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,232
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,238
107% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Texas A & M University-College Station's Genetics program produces graduates earning $31,519/yr — within striking distance of the $33,150 national average for this field.

The 12.4x 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 — 48% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $16,232 debt-to-$31,519 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #6 out of 11 programs, Texas A & M University-College Station's financial outcomes for Genetics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $31,519 to $65,238 over five years (107% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Texas A & M University-College Station

Texas A & M University-College Station's 63% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 59,099 in College Station, TX.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Texas A & M University-College Station's Genetics program score?
This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Genetics. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Genetics to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Genetics careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% 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 →