Biology at Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
48
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,192/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
15.3x earnings multiple (6.1x 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 | $619K | $611K | $555K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.5x | 15.3x | 13.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.2x | 6.1x | 5.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 48 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$39,992
Out-of-state: $100,720 (6.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,750
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,757
89% growth from Year 1
About Frostburg State University
With 89% of applicants admitted, Frostburg State University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,849 students in Frostburg, MD.
See all programs and financial aid at Frostburg State University →Top Career Paths
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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 Frostburg State University's Biology program score?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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.
Why does Frostburg State University rank so high for Biology?
The #110 ranking out of 822 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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