Biology at University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,882/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.7x earnings multiple (6.5x 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 | $579K | $573K | $526K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.8x | 11.7x | 10.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.6x | 6.5x | 6.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 44 | 43 | 43 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$49,008
Out-of-state: $88,068 (6.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,661
6.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,168
72% growth from Year 1
About University of Illinois Springfield
University of Illinois Springfield accepts 84% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,292 in Springfield, IL.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Illinois Springfield →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 at University of Illinois Springfield?
A score of 43/100 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 $526,296 in decade earnings vs $579,198 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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