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Biology, General at Bowie State University

Bowie, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,266/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)

ROI 11.3x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #680 of 822 Biology, General programs

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	$399K	$406K	$396K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	11.3x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	5.1x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	29	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,996

Out-of-state: $79,556 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$77,340

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

12.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $26,266 per year, Biology, General graduates from Bowie State University earn below the $32,219 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biology, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology, General'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 $26,500 against $26,266/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.0 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #680 of 822 Biology, General programs, Bowie State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Bowie State University

With 84% of applicants admitted, Bowie State University prioritizes broad access, serving 5,207 students in Bowie, MD. Pell Grant recipients make up 44% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology, General at Bowie State University?

A score of 29/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Biology, General at Bowie State University worth the student debt?

Median debt of $26,500 against $26,266/yr starting salary means roughly 1.0 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Will AI replace Biology, General careers?

With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $395,970 in decade earnings vs $399,404 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Biology, General from Bowie State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →