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Biology, General at University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,431/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #745 of 822 Biology, General programs

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	$681K	$668K	$600K
Earnings Multiple	3.6x	3.5x	3.2x
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)

$190,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$124,944

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,125

11.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,526

144% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $26,431/yr fall 18% below the $32,219 national median for Biology, General. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

An earnings multiple of 3.5x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 $25,125 represents roughly 11 months of the $26,431 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #745 of 822 Biology, General programs, University of Dayton falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $64,526 show a 144% jump from the $26,431 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Dayton

With a 62% acceptance rate, University of Dayton is moderately selective, with a mid-sized student body of 8,099 in Dayton, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $124,944 over four years — 34% below sticker 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 Dayton?

A score of 26/100 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 $599,941 in decade earnings vs $680,797 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Biology, General from University of Dayton?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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