Biology at Whitworth University
Spokane, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
22
Optimistic
21
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,599/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
2.5x earnings multiple
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 | $518K | $517K | $482K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.5x | 2.5x | 2.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 22 | 21 | 22 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$203,680
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,735
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,266
63% growth from Year 1
About Whitworth University
With 87% of applicants admitted, Whitworth University prioritizes broad access, 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.
See all programs and financial aid at Whitworth University →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 Whitworth University?
A score of 21/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $482,180 in decade earnings vs $518,333 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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