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Biology, General at University of Puerto Rico-Humacao

Humacao, PR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,686/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 20.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #671 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	$433K	$437K	$420K
Earnings Multiple	20.2x	20.4x	19.6x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$21,456

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,948

-151% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$33,828

49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $22,686/yr fall 30% 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 20.4x 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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #671 of 822 Biology, General programs, University of Puerto Rico-Humacao falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $22,686 to $33,828 over five years — a 49% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Puerto Rico-Humacao

With a 58% acceptance rate, University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is moderately selective, a smaller institution with 2,555 students in Humacao, PR. 79% 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

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

A score of 30/100 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 $420,440 in decade earnings vs $433,161 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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

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 →