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Biology at Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,358/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #566 of 822 Biology, General programs

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	$518K	$516K	$482K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.7x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.7x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,500

Out-of-state: $67,464 (7.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,836

-21% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,164

72% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,358 place Louisiana Tech University below the $32,219 national median for Biology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 12.7x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,500 debt-to-$27,358 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #566 out of 822 programs, Louisiana Tech University's financial outcomes for Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,358 to $47,164 over five years (72% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University accepts 73% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 7,819 in Ruston, LA.

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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 Louisiana Tech University's Biology program score?

This program scores 33/100 — 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 are Biology earnings lower at Louisiana Tech University?

Lower starting pay at Louisiana Tech University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →