Biology at Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,608/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
12.0x earnings multiple (5.8x 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 | $575K | $570K | $523K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.1x | 12.0x | 11.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.9x | 5.8x | 5.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 40 | 39 | 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)
$47,408
Out-of-state: $97,804 (5.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,979
83% growth from Year 1
About Texas Tech University
A 71% acceptance rate means Texas Tech University is accessible to most applicants, with 32,446 students enrolled in Lubbock, TX.
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$93,330/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Texas Tech University's Biology program score?
This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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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