Biology at Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,134/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
23.7x earnings multiple (7.9x 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 | $536K | $533K | $495K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 23.8x | 23.7x | 22.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.0x | 7.9x | 7.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 53 | 52 | 50 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$22,532
Out-of-state: $67,244 (7.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,646
44% growth from Year 1
About Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University accepts 92% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 9,792 in Hays, KS.
See all programs and financial aid at Fort Hays 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 Fort Hays State University?
A score of 52/100 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 $494,965 in decade earnings vs $535,975 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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