Biology at Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,024/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
10.6x earnings multiple (5.0x 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 | $718K | $703K | $627K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.8x | 10.6x | 9.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.1x | 5.0x | 4.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 44 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$66,344
Out-of-state: $141,392 (5.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$72,842
127% growth from Year 1
About Rutgers University-Newark
Rutgers University-Newark accepts 79% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 7,187 students in Newark, NJ. 56% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Rutgers University-Newark →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 Rutgers University-Newark's Biology program score?
This program scores 44/100 — 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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