Biology at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
52
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,542
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,124
61% growth from Year 1
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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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.
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