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Biology at Curry College

Milton, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
40 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
41
Optimistic
40
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $46,736/yr (45% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #349 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 50%

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 $514K $512K $479K
Earnings Multiple 2.8x 2.8x 2.6x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 41 40 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$184,880
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$118,016
36% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,736 put Curry College's Biology program 45% above the national median of $32,219 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The financial case is thin at 2.8x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 7 months of the $46,736 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #349 of 822 Biology programs, Curry College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Curry College

Curry College accepts 92% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,757 students in Milton, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $118,016 — 36% 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 →

Compare & Explore

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Biology at Other Schools

University of San Diego ($54,223) Trinity College ($52,179) Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($51,711) Edgewood College ($51,134) Shepherd University ($49,165) Roger Williams University ($47,799) Barnard College ($47,329) University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($46,526)

Other Majors at Curry College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($79,242) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($45,103) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($43,617) Psychology, General ($33,077) Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($29,532) Communication and Media Studies ($27,516)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at Curry College?
A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Biology careers?
With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $478,819 in decade earnings vs $513,699 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →