Biology at Clark University

Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
34 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,590/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #529 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 $619K $610K $555K
Earnings Multiple 2.8x 2.8x 2.5x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 34 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$220,640
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$110,844
50% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,010
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,992
73% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,590 at Clark University come in 17% above the national median of $32,219 for Biology programs.

An earnings multiple of 2.8x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

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

The $26,010 debt-to-$37,590 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #529 out of 822 programs, Clark University's financial outcomes for Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $37,590 to $64,992 over five years (73% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Clark University

A 42% admission rate makes Clark University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 2,336 students in Worcester, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $110,844 — 50% 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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Clark University's Biology program score?
This program scores 34/100 — 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. See full methodology →