Biology at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
53
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,716/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
12.6x earnings multiple (3.8x 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 | $647K | $636K | $575K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.8x | 12.6x | 11.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.8x | 3.8x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 53 | 53 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,572
Out-of-state: $167,988 (3.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,809
4.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,087
78% growth from Year 1
About University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Washington-Seattle Campus accepts 43% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 31,588 students in Seattle, WA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Washington-Seattle Campus →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
A score of 53/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biology field.
Will AI replace Biology careers?
With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $575,147 in decade earnings vs $646,591 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Biology program stand out?
Ranked #45 of 822 programs nationally, University of Washington-Seattle Campus lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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