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Biology at Westminster University

Salt Lake City, UT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,919/yr (27% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #450 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 $481K $482K $455K
Earnings Multiple 2.9x 2.9x 2.7x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$165,664
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$106,144
36% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,600
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,919 put Westminster University's Biology program 27% above the national median of $32,219 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The financial case is thin at 2.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,600 represents roughly 6 months of the $40,919 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #450 of 822 Biology programs, Westminster University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Westminster University

A 69% admission rate makes Westminster University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 882 in Salt Lake City, UT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $106,144 — 36% less than the list 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
View all 10 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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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 Westminster University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($66,132) Finance and Financial Management Services ($62,689) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($58,523) Marketing ($48,069) Public Health ($47,365) Air Transportation ($42,917) English Language and Literature, General ($39,026) Neurobiology and Neurosciences ($37,735)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at Westminster University?
A score of 37/100 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 $455,277 in decade earnings vs $481,220 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →