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Biology, General at College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $23,272/yr (-28% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 36.0x earnings multiple (12.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #428 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	$502K	$501K	$470K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	36.0x	36.0x	33.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.1x	12.1x	11.3x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$13,932

Out-of-state: $41,556 (12.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,620

-271% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,250

6.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,018

85% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $23,272 per year, Biology, General graduates from College of Coastal Georgia 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 36.0x 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 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $13,250 represents roughly 7 months of the $23,272 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #428 of 822 Biology, General programs, College of Coastal Georgia falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $43,018 show a 85% jump from the $23,272 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About College of Coastal Georgia

With 99% of applicants admitted, College of Coastal Georgia prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,794 students in Brunswick, GA. Pell Grant recipients make up 41% 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 College of Coastal Georgia?

A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $470,086 in decade earnings vs $501,651 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Biology, General from College of Coastal Georgia?

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 →