Biology at The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,029/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.8x earnings multiple (4.3x 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 | $700K | $686K | $614K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.0x | 11.8x | 10.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.4x | 4.3x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 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)
$58,256
Out-of-state: $160,256 (4.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,026
154% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas's 65% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 21,317 in Richardson, TX.
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$161,180/yr
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$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 The University of Texas at Dallas?
A score of 38/100 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 $614,020 in decade earnings vs $700,217 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Biology from The University of Texas at Dallas?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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