Biology at Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,977/yr (24% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.2x earnings multiple (8.9x 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 | $601K | $594K | $542K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.3x | 11.2x | 10.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 9.0x | 8.9x | 8.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 51 | 49 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$53,168
Out-of-state: $66,496 (8.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,127
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,819
60% growth from Year 1
About Eastern Connecticut State University
With 81% of applicants admitted, Eastern Connecticut State University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 3,377 in Willimantic, CT.
See all programs and financial aid at Eastern Connecticut State 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 Eastern Connecticut State University?
A score of 51/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biology field.
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 $542,245 in decade earnings vs $601,199 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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