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Biology at The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,167/yr (-31% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 14.9x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #557 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	$588K	$582K	$533K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.1x	14.9x	13.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.7x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	34	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,976

Out-of-state: $102,048 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,904

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,895

9.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,785

134% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $22,167 place The University of Texas at El Paso below the $32,219 national median for Biology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $17,895 represents roughly 10 months of the $22,167 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #557 of 822 Biology programs, The University of Texas at El Paso falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $51,785 show a 134% jump from the $22,167 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About The University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 20,547 in El Paso, TX. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at The University of Texas at El Paso?

A score of 34/100 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 $532,807 in decade earnings vs $588,178 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Biology from The University of Texas at El Paso?

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. See full methodology →