Biology at Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,620/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
2.9x 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 | $631K | $622K | $564K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.0x | 2.9x | 2.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 32 | 31 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$212,976
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,500
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,951
88% growth from Year 1
About Saint Louis University
With 81% of applicants admitted, Saint Louis University prioritizes broad access, serving 7,324 students in Saint Louis, MO. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $108,300 — 49% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at Saint Louis 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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at Saint Louis University?
A score of 32/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Biology careers?
With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $563,834 in decade earnings vs $630,980 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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