Biology at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
43
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,360/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.8x earnings multiple (4.7x 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 | $633K | $624K | $565K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.0x | 11.8x | 10.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.7x | 4.7x | 4.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 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)
$52,848
Out-of-state: $133,624 (4.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,250
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,199
102% growth from Year 1
About University of Kentucky
A 92% acceptance rate means University of Kentucky is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 23,189 in Lexington, KY.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Kentucky →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 Kentucky?
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 $565,223 in decade earnings vs $632,900 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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