Biology, General at Augusta University

Augusta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
44 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,978/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 18.5x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #239 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 50%

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 $609K $601K $548K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 18.8x 18.5x 16.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.5x 6.4x 5.8x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 45 44 45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,488
Out-of-state: $94,000 (6.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,388
-64% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,625
9.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,980
104% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Augusta University's Biology, General program produces graduates earning $28,978/yr — within striking distance of the $32,219 national average for this field.

The 18.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,625 debt-to-$28,978 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #239 out of 822 programs, Augusta University's Biology, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $28,978 to $58,980 over five years (104% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Augusta University

A 89% acceptance rate means Augusta University is accessible to most applicants, serving 5,282 students in Augusta, GA.

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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

How does Augusta University's Biology, General program score?
This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Biology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Biology, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biology, General 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. See full methodology →