Biology at University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,433/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
4.8x earnings multiple
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 | $691K | $678K | $608K |
| Earnings Multiple | 4.9x | 4.8x | 4.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 40 | 39 | 39 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$141,600
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$71,058
113% growth from Year 1
About University of Mount Union
With 80% of applicants admitted, University of Mount Union prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,785 students in Alliance, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $90,156 over four years — 36% below sticker price.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Mount Union →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 Mount Union's Biology program score?
This program scores 39/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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