Biology at Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
51
Optimistic
51
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,536/yr (13% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
18.4x earnings multiple (8.3x out-of-state)
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 | $556K | $552K | $510K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.5x | 18.4x | 17.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.4x | 8.3x | 7.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 51 | 51 | 49 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$30,052
Out-of-state: $66,532 (8.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,250
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,259
54% growth from Year 1
About Northeastern State University
With 99% of applicants admitted, Northeastern State University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 4,636 in Tahlequah, OK. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Northeastern State 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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at Northeastern State University?
A score of 51/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biology field.
Will AI replace Biology careers?
With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $509,513 in decade earnings vs $556,045 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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