Biology at East Central University
Ada, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,077/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
17.6x earnings multiple (8.1x 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 | $572K | $567K | $521K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 17.8x | 17.6x | 16.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.2x | 8.1x | 7.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 46 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,128
Out-of-state: $70,168 (8.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,424
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,358
76% growth from Year 1
About East Central University
East Central University accepts 66% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,157 students in Ada, OK.
See all programs and financial aid at East Central University →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 at East Central University?
A score of 46/100 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 $521,070 in decade earnings vs $571,988 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes East Central University's Biology program stand out?
Ranked #169 of 822 programs nationally, East Central University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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