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Biology, General at Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,500/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 13.1x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #77 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$628K	$619K	$562K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.3x	13.1x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.9x	3.8x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$47,160

Out-of-state: $161,928 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,368

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

6.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,677

80% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,500 per year, Biology, General graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington earn slightly above the $32,219 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 13.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Biology, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $19,500 against $36,500/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

At #77 of 822 programs, this Biology, General program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The $36,500-to-$65,677 earnings arc over five years reflects a 80% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Indiana University-Bloomington

With 80% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-Bloomington prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 36,571 in Bloomington, IN.

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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

What does a 50/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Biology, General at Indiana University-Bloomington?

At 50/100, Indiana University-Bloomington's Biology, General program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Biology, General at Indiana University-Bloomington?

The 40% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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