Biological & Physical Sciences at New College of Florida

Sarasota, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biological and Physical Sciences
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,858/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market Large (88,200 openings/yr)
ROI 15.7x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #18 of 26 Biological and Physical Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biological & Physical Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $431K $435K $417K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.6x 15.7x 15.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.6x 3.6x 3.5x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 49% 43%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$27,664
Out-of-state: $119,776 (3.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$18,144
34% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,655
6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,858 track close to the $36,628 national median for Biological & Physical Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biological & Physical Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biological & Physical Sciences's typical career paths, with 28% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $16,655 represents roughly 6 months of the $32,858 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #18 of 26 Biological & Physical Sciences programs, New College of Florida falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About New College of Florida

New College of Florida has a 74% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 707 students in Sarasota, FL. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $18,144 — 34% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biological & Physical Sciences at New College of Florida?
A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biological & Physical Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →