Biology at Longwood University

Farmville, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
39
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,686/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 9.1x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #386 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 50%

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 $555K $550K $508K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.1x 9.1x 8.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.1x 5.0x 4.6x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 39 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$60,800
Out-of-state: $109,640 (5.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$83,256
-37% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,750
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,876
63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,686/yr, Biology graduates from Longwood University land near the $32,219 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 9.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,750 debt-to-$33,686 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #386 out of 822 programs, Longwood University's Biology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $33,686 to $54,876 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Longwood University

With 85% of applicants admitted, Longwood University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,957 students in Farmville, VA.

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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 Longwood University's Biology program score?
This program scores 39/100 — 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. See full methodology →