Biology at University of Oregon
Eugene, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
43
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,483/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
9.2x earnings multiple (3.3x 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 | $581K | $575K | $527K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.3x | 9.2x | 8.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.4x | 3.3x | 3.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 43 | 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)
$62,676
Out-of-state: $173,208 (3.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,749
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,129
67% growth from Year 1
About University of Oregon
University of Oregon has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 19,758 students in Eugene, OR.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Oregon →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 Oregon's Biology program score?
This program scores 43/100 — 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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