Biology at Albany State University
Albany, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,588/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
21.4x earnings multiple (7.6x out-of-state)
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 | $509K | $508K | $475K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 21.4x | 21.4x | 20.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.6x | 7.6x | 7.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 42 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$23,736
Out-of-state: $66,624 (7.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,408
11.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,427
55% growth from Year 1
About Albany State University
with a mid-sized student body of 5,829 in Albany, GA. Pell Grant recipients make up 65% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Albany State University →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 Albany State University's Biology program score?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Biology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biology 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.
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