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Biotechnology at University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,916/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (18,700 openings/yr)

ROI 17.8x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 of 18 Biotechnology programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biotechnology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$715K	$693K	$611K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.4x	17.8x	15.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.1x	7.8x	6.9x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	60	60	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,844

Out-of-state: $88,764 (7.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,412

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,250

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$81,038

62% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Houston's Biotechnology program produces graduates earning $49,916/yr — within striking distance of the $48,121 national average for this field.

With a 17.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 15% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Biotechnology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $17,250 in median debt clears quickly against $49,916 in annual earnings.

A #5 ranking among 18 Biotechnology programs places University of Houston in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $49,916-to-$81,038 earnings arc over five years reflects a 62% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Houston

University of Houston's 70% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 37,175 students in Houston, TX. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr

Biological science teachers, postsecondary $83,460/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 60/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Biotechnology at University of Houston?

At 60/100, University of Houston's Biotechnology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Biotechnology at University of Houston?

The 48% 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 →