Cell Biology at Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,174/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Large (70,200 openings/yr)
ROI
14.9x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Cell Biology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $444K | $446K | $429K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.8x | 14.9x | 14.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.7x | 6.7x | 6.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 46% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 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)
$30,052
Out-of-state: $66,532 (6.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,500
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings
About Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University accepts 99% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, 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.
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$103,650/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Northeastern State University's Cell Biology program score?
This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Cell Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Cell Biology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Cell Biology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% 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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