Biology at University of Dallas
Irving, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
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
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
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,000
9.3 months of Year 1 earnings
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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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 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.
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