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Biology at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,025/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 9.9x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #702 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	$398K	$404K	$395K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.7x	9.9x	9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.9x	3.9x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (3.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,595

9.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,025 place Oklahoma State University-Main Campus below the $32,219 national median for Biology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

At 9.9x 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 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,595 debt-to-$26,025 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #702 out of 822 programs, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 20,814 students enrolled in Stillwater, OK.

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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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's Biology program score?

This program scores 28/100 — 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

Lower starting pay at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 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 →