Program Analysis
Graduates earn $35,483/yr, edging above the $32,219 national average for Biology, General — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
At 9.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,749 debt-to-$35,483 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #270 out of 822 programs, University of Oregon's Biology, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $35,483 to $59,129 over five years (67% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.