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Biology at Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,118/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)

ROI 20.1x earnings multiple (8.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #194 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 25%

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	$591K	$584K	$535K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.3x	20.1x	18.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.8x	8.7x	8.0x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	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)

$29,088

Out-of-state: $66,976 (8.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,240

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,126

8.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,546

91% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,118/yr, Biology graduates from Kent State University at Stark land near the $32,219 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 20.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,126 debt-to-$30,118 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #194 out of 822 programs, Kent State University at Stark's Biology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $30,118 to $57,546 over five years (91% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Kent State University at Stark

a compact campus enrolling 2,626 students in North Canton, OH.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kent State University at Stark's Biology program score?

This program scores 45/100 — 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 Kent State University at Stark rank so high for Biology?

The #194 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. See full methodology →