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Biology, General at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro

San Juan, PR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $13,624/yr (-58% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 23.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #643 of 822 Biology, General programs

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	$528K	$525K	$489K
Earnings Multiple	23.6x	23.5x	21.9x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	30

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)

$35,856

-61% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$10,082

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$38,243

181% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $13,624/yr fall 58% below the $32,219 national median for Biology, General. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 23.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biology, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology, General's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $10,082 represents roughly 9 months of the $13,624 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #643 of 822 Biology, General programs, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $38,243 show a 181% jump from the $13,624 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro

With a 66% acceptance rate, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 2,692 in San Juan, PR. 66% 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

View all 10 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology, General at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro?

A score of 31/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Biology, General careers?

With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $489,026 in decade earnings vs $527,780 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Biology, General from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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