Biology at Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,943/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
3.0x earnings multiple
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 | $517K | $516K | $482K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.0x | 3.0x | 2.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 28 | 27 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$174,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,216
44% growth from Year 1
About Point Loma Nazarene University
Point Loma Nazarene University has a 82% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 3,132 in San Diego, CA.
See all programs and financial aid at Point Loma Nazarene 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
How does Point Loma Nazarene University'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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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