Biology, General at Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
48 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,122/yr (18% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 9.0x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #121 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 25%

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 $654K $643K $580K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.2x 9.0x 8.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.1x 4.0x 3.6x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 49 48 46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$71,236
Out-of-state: $160,100 (4.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$110,648
-55% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,675
83% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,122 at Miami University-Oxford come in 18% above the national median of $32,219 for Biology, General programs.

At 9.0x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,000 debt-to-$38,122 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #121 out of 822 programs, Miami University-Oxford's Biology, General program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $38,122 to $69,675 over five years (83% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Miami University-Oxford

Miami University-Oxford accepts 82% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 16,361 students in Oxford, OH.

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Top Career Paths

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Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Miami University-Oxford's Biology, General program score?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Biology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Biology, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biology, General 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 Miami University-Oxford rank so high for Biology, General?
The #121 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 →