Cell Biology at University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
43
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,148/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Large (70,200 openings/yr)
ROI
12.6x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Cell Biology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $730K | $716K | $624K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.9x | 12.6x | 11.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.1x | 4.0x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 46% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 43 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$56,680
Out-of-state: $179,788 (4.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,000
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$73,399
136% growth from Year 1
About University of California-Riverside
A 63% admission rate makes University of California-Riverside accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 22,644 students in Riverside, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 47% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of California-Riverside's Cell Biology program score?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Cell Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Cell Biology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Cell Biology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Cell Biology earnings lower at University of California-Riverside?
Lower starting pay at University of California-Riverside 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.
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