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Biology at Plymouth State University

Plymouth, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
41 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
41
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,088/yr (24% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 8.2x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #324 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 50%

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 $477K $478K $452K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.2x 8.2x 7.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.7x 4.7x 4.4x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 41 41 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,232
Out-of-state: $101,992 (4.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$78,740
-35% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Plymouth State University's Biology graduates start at $40,088/yr — above the $32,219 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 8.2x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$40,088 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #324 out of 822 programs, Plymouth State University's Biology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Plymouth State University

A 91% acceptance rate means Plymouth State University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 3,298 students in Plymouth, NH.

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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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Biology at Other Schools

University of San Diego ($54,223) Trinity College ($52,179) Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($51,711) Edgewood College ($51,134) Shepherd University ($49,165) Roger Williams University ($47,799) Barnard College ($47,329) Curry College ($46,736)

Other Majors at Plymouth State University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($72,906) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($65,516) Computer Science ($59,203) Accounting and Related Services ($54,209) Finance and Financial Management Services ($50,006) Marketing ($46,649) Business/Commerce, General ($41,714) Social Work ($41,451)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Plymouth State University's Biology program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →