Cell Biology at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,532/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Large (70,200 openings/yr)
ROI
10.0x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Cell Biology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $670K | $660K | $583K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.2x | 10.0x | 8.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.6x | 4.5x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 46% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$65,952
Out-of-state: $145,608 (4.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,527
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$70,722
94% growth from Year 1
About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 30,469 students enrolled in Minneapolis, MN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Cell Biology at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
A score of 45/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Cell Biology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Cell Biology careers?
With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $583,228 in decade earnings vs $670,244 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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