Biology at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
52
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,373/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
18.9x earnings multiple (7.1x 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 | $599K | $591K | $540K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 19.1x | 18.9x | 17.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.2x | 7.1x | 6.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 52 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$31,352
Out-of-state: $83,192 (7.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,366
73% growth from Year 1
About University of Hawaii at Hilo
University of Hawaii at Hilo has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 2,260 students in Hilo, HI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Hawaii at Hilo →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
How does University of Hawaii at Hilo's Biology program score?
This program scores 52/100, 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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