Biology at University of Florida-Online
Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,713/yr (-23% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
45.2x earnings multiple (10.6x 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 | $715K | $700K | $625K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 46.1x | 45.2x | 40.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 10.8x | 10.6x | 9.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 46 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$15,504
Out-of-state: $66,316 (10.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,170
168% growth from Year 1
About University of Florida-Online
University of Florida-Online accepts 64% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 4,577 students in Gainesville, FL.
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$93,330/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Florida-Online's Biology program score?
This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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 Florida-Online rank so high for Biology?
The #178 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.
Why are Biology earnings lower at University of Florida-Online?
Lower starting pay at University of Florida-Online may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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