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Biological and Physical Sciences at Whitworth University

Spokane, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,703/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Large (88,200 openings/yr)

ROI 2.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #23 of 26 Biological and Physical Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biological and Physical Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$577K	$571K	$535K
Earnings Multiple	2.8x	2.8x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	49%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	27	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$203,680

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$103,536

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,341

65% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Whitworth University's Biological and Physical Sciences program produces graduates earning $34,703/yr — within striking distance of the $36,628 national average for this field.

At 2.8x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Biological and Physical Sciences career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,000 against $34,703/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #23 ranking among 26 Biological and Physical Sciences programs places Whitworth University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $34,703-to-$57,341 earnings arc over five years reflects a 65% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Whitworth University

A 87% acceptance rate means Whitworth University is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 1,927 students in Spokane, WA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $103,536 — 49% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 27/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Biological and Physical Sciences at Whitworth University?

At 27/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Biological and Physical Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →