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Biology at University of the Ozarks

Clarksville, AR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
25 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
26
Optimistic
25
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,992/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 4.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #753 of 822 Biology, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $409K $415K $403K
Earnings Multiple 3.9x 4.0x 3.9x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 26 25 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$103,800
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$54,520
47% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,750
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $27,992/yr, Biology graduates from University of the Ozarks land near the $32,219 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 4.0x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,750 represents roughly 8 months of the $27,992 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #753 of 822 Biology programs, University of the Ozarks falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of the Ozarks

University of the Ozarks accepts 58% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 753 in Clarksville, AR. After financial aid, the average student pays $54,520 over four years — 47% below sticker price.

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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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Biology at Other Schools

University of San Diego ($54,223) Trinity College ($52,179) Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($51,711) Edgewood College ($51,134) Shepherd University ($49,165) Roger Williams University ($47,799) Barnard College ($47,329) Curry College ($46,736)

Other Majors at University of the Ozarks

Business Administration, Management and Operations ($35,373) Public Health ($32,564)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at University of the Ozarks?
A score of 25/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Biology careers?
With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $402,956 in decade earnings vs $409,041 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →