Biology at CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,641/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
21.7x earnings multiple (10.5x out-of-state)
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 | $653K | $642K | $580K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 22.0x | 21.7x | 19.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 10.6x | 10.5x | 9.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 53 | 52 | 52 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,640
Out-of-state: $61,440 (10.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,983
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,917
99% growth from Year 1
About CUNY Lehman College
With a 55% acceptance rate, CUNY Lehman College is moderately selective, serving 10,438 students in Bronx, NY. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below sticker price.
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$161,180/yr
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$100,590/yr
Biological scientists, all other
$93,330/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does CUNY Lehman College's Biology program score?
This program scores 52/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biology graduates.
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.
How affordable is Biology at CUNY Lehman College after financial aid?
Sticker price is $29,640, but the average net cost is $13,928 — a 53% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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