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Biology, General at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,989/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 19.0x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #261 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 50%

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	$708K	$694K	$620K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.4x	19.0x	17.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.6x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,568

Out-of-state: $104,392 (6.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,044

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,668

9.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,805

163% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,989 place University of Nevada-Las Vegas below the $32,219 national median for Biology, General — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 19.0x 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 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,668 debt-to-$24,989 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #261 out of 822 programs, University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Biology, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $24,989 to $65,805 over five years (163% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Nevada-Las Vegas

University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 24,131 in Las Vegas, NV. 40% 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 University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Biology, General program score?

This program scores 43/100 — 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 are Biology, General earnings lower at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

Lower starting pay at University of Nevada-Las Vegas 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 →