Biotechnology at Utah Valley University

Orem, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
61 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
62
Optimistic
61
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings $52,118/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Medium (18,700 openings/yr)
ROI 25.3x earnings multiple (8.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #4 of 18 Biotechnology programs Top 25%

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 $650K $634K $568K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 25.9x 25.3x 22.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.1x 8.9x 8.0x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 62 61 56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,080
Out-of-state: $71,320 (8.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$33,852
-35% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$73,416
41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $52,118 per year, Biotechnology graduates from Utah Valley University earn slightly above the $48,121 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 25.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biotechnology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biotechnology's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

At #4 of 18 nationally, this is a top-5% Biotechnology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $52,118 to $73,416 over five years — a 41% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Utah Valley University

serving a student body of 27,481 in Orem, UT.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biotechnology at Utah Valley University?
A score of 61/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biotechnology field.
Will AI replace Biotechnology careers?
With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $567,682 in decade earnings vs $649,653 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Utah Valley University's Biotechnology program stand out?
Ranked #4 of 18 programs nationally, Utah Valley University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →