Biology at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
55
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,212/yr (22% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
16.5x earnings multiple (5.1x 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 | $623K | $614K | $558K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.7x | 16.5x | 15.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.2x | 5.1x | 4.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 56 | 55 | 53 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,260
Out-of-state: $119,348 (5.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,831
6.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,286
69% growth from Year 1
About University of Utah
University of Utah has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 26,041 in Salt Lake City, UT.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Utah →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 Utah's Biology program score?
This program scores 55/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biology graduates.
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 does University of Utah rank so high for Biology?
The #30 ranking out of 822 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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