Biology, General at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Bradford, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
43 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,576/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 10.3x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #272 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 $610K $602K $548K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.4x 10.3x 9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.8x 5.7x 5.2x
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)
$58,480
Out-of-state: $105,976 (5.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$66,520
-14% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,794
84% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,576 track close to the $32,219 national median for Biology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 10.3x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,250 debt-to-$33,576 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #272 out of 822 programs, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford's Biology, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $33,576 to $61,794 over five years (84% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford has a 91% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 980 students in Bradford, PA. 46% 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 Pittsburgh-Bradford'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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →