Biology at University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,746/yr (23% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.0x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)
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 | $723K | $707K | $630K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.2x | 11.0x | 9.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.5x | 4.5x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 55 | 54 | 52 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$64,320
Out-of-state: $158,880 (4.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,235
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$78,770
98% growth from Year 1
About University of Delaware
A 65% admission rate makes University of Delaware accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a mid-sized student body of 18,812 in Newark, DE.
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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
How does University of Delaware's Biology program score?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biology graduates.
How vulnerable is Biology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 40% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does University of Delaware rank so high for Biology?
The #32 ranking out of 822 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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