Biology, General at California Baptist University

Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
33 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,214/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 4.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #563 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 $710K $695K $621K
Earnings Multiple 4.5x 4.4x 3.9x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 34 33 34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$158,880
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$109,536
31% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,500
10.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,737
139% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $29,214/yr, roughly in line with the $32,219 national median for Biology, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 4.4x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,500 debt-to-$29,214 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #563 out of 822 programs, California Baptist University's financial outcomes for Biology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $29,214 to $69,737 over five years (139% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About California Baptist University

California Baptist University accepts 74% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 7,914 students in Riverside, CA. 41% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. After financial aid, the average student pays $109,536 over four years — 31% below sticker 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does California Baptist University's Biology, General program score?
This program scores 33/100 — 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 →