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Biology at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $15,569/yr (-52% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 15.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #752 of 822 Biology, General programs

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	$340K	$350K	$353K
Earnings Multiple	15.2x	15.7x	15.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	26	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$22,320

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$32,144

-44% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$8,250

6.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$22,562

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's Biology graduates start at $15,569/yr, trailing the $32,219 national average by 52%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 15.7x 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 -4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $8,250 debt-to-$15,569 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #752 out of 822 programs, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's financial outcomes for Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Admission to Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is competitive, with 38% of applicants accepted, a compact campus enrolling 2,275 students in Arecibo, PR. 81% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's Biology program score?

This program scores 26/100 — on the lower end for Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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 are Biology earnings lower at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Lower starting pay at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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