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Biology at University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $17,571/yr (-45% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)

ROI 3.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #811 of 822 Biology, General programs

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	$808K	$787K	$692K
Earnings Multiple	3.4x	3.3x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	21	20	19

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$239,704

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$147,212

39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,793

11.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,693

268% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $17,571 per year, Biology graduates from University of Miami earn below the $32,219 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 3.3x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $16,793 debt-to-$17,571 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #811 out of 822 programs, University of Miami's financial outcomes for Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $17,571 to $64,693 over five years (268% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Miami

A 19% acceptance rate puts University of Miami in competitive admissions territory, enrolling 12,570 students in Coral Gables, FL. After financial aid, the average student pays $147,212 over four years — 39% below sticker price.

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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 Miami's Biology program score?

This program scores 20/100 — 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 are Biology earnings lower at University of Miami?

Lower starting pay at University of Miami 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. See full methodology →