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Biology at University of Dallas

Irving, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
26 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
26
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,920/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #749 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 $425K $430K $415K
Earnings Multiple 2.1x 2.1x 2.0x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 26 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$203,520
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$101,880
50% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,000
9.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,920 track close to the $32,219 national median for Biology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The financial case is thin at 2.1x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,000 represents roughly 9 months of the $30,920 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #749 of 822 Biology programs, University of Dallas falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Dallas

With a 54% acceptance rate, University of Dallas is moderately selective, a compact campus enrolling 1,403 students in Irving, TX. The average net cost of $101,880 over four years represents a 50% discount from published tuition.

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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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Biology at Other Schools

University of San Diego ($54,223) Trinity College ($52,179) Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($51,711) Edgewood College ($51,134) Shepherd University ($49,165) Roger Williams University ($47,799) Barnard College ($47,329) Curry College ($46,736)

Other Majors at University of Dallas

Economics ($55,732) Political Science and Government ($41,639) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($40,057) English Language and Literature, General ($35,038) Psychology, General ($34,302)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at University of Dallas?
A score of 26/100 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 $414,807 in decade earnings vs $425,390 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →