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Biology at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,530/yr (20% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)

ROI 17.9x earnings multiple (9.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #38 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 5%

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	$593K	$586K	$536K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.1x	17.9x	16.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.2x	9.1x	8.3x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,848

Out-of-state: $64,500 (9.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,044

-80% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,542

6.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,124

61% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,530 per year, Biology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh earn slightly above the $32,219 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 17.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,542 debt-to-$38,530 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #38 out of 822 programs, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Biology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $38,530 to $62,124 over five years (61% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 7,613 in Oshkosh, WI.

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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 Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Biology program score?

This program scores 54/100, 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 Wisconsin-Oshkosh rank so high for Biology?

The #38 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. See full methodology →