Biology at La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,626/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
4.7x earnings multiple
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 | $678K | $666K | $598K |
| Earnings Multiple | 4.8x | 4.7x | 4.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 35 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$142,280
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,625
10.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$67,643
121% growth from Year 1
About La Salle University
A 86% acceptance rate means La Salle University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 1,966 students in Philadelphia, PA. The average net cost of $85,636 over four years represents a 40% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at La Salle 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
How does La Salle University's Biology program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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