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Biology at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,612/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #617 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	$489K	$489K	$461K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.6x	13.6x	12.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.2x	7.2x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,076

Out-of-state: $68,116 (7.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,716

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,349

9.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,038

62% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $26,612/yr fall 17% below the $32,219 national median for Biology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 13.6x 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 — 40% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,349 debt-to-$26,612 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #617 out of 822 programs, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's financial outcomes for Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $26,612 to $43,038 over five years (62% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

With a 58% acceptance rate, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 1,899 in Pine Bluff, AR. With 67% 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

How does University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Biology program score?

This program scores 31/100 — 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.

Why are Biology earnings lower at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

Lower starting pay at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 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 →