Biology at Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
57 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
58
Optimistic
57
Base Case
55
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,741/yr (26% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 17.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #12 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 1%

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 $619K $611K $555K
Earnings Multiple 17.4x 17.2x 15.6x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 58 57 55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$35,544
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$113,380
-219% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,832
6.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,533
63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,741 put Bellevue University's Biology program 26% above the national median of $32,219 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 17.2x 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 $20,832 debt-to-$40,741 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #12 ranking out of 822 programs puts Bellevue University in the top 1% for Biology. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.

Earnings growth from $40,741 to $66,533 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Bellevue University

serving 10,426 students in Bellevue, NE.

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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 Bellevue University's Biology program score?
This program scores 57/100, 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 Bellevue University rank so high for Biology?
The #12 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 →