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Biology at The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $19,944/yr (-38% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)

ROI 5.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #632 of 822 Biology, General programs

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	$923K	$894K	$775K
Earnings Multiple	5.8x	5.6x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$158,584

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,924

40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

16.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,088

282% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $19,944 place The University of Findlay below the $32,219 national median for Biology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

At 5.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $19,944 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #632 out of 822 programs, The University of Findlay's financial outcomes for Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $19,944 to $76,088 over five years (282% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About The University of Findlay

The University of Findlay accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 2,240 students in Findlay, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $94,924 over four years — 40% below sticker price.

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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

How does The University of Findlay's Biology program score?

This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do The University of Findlay Biology graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.4x 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.

Why are Biology earnings lower at The University of Findlay?

Lower starting pay at The University of Findlay may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →