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Biology, General at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,189/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 9.7x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #235 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$694K	$681K	$610K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.9x	9.7x	8.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.2x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,208

115% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,189/yr, roughly in line with the $32,219 national median for Biology, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.7x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology, General's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,250 represents roughly 8 months of the $33,189 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #235 of 822 Biology, General programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $71,208 show a 115% jump from the $33,189 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 746 in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% less than the list 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology, General at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Biology, General careers?

With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $609,675 in decade earnings vs $694,224 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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