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Biology at Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,034/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #515 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 $689K $675K $606K
Earnings Multiple 3.9x 3.8x 3.4x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 35 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$176,840
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$90,472
49% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,773
118% growth from Year 1

About Saint Martin's University

Saint Martin's University accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,254 students in Lacey, WA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $90,472 — 49% less than the list price.

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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 Saint Martin's University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($94,947) Civil Engineering ($71,601) Mechanical Engineering ($69,938) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($47,962) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($37,854) Psychology, General ($33,509)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at Saint Martin's University?
A score of 35/100 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 $605,595 in decade earnings vs $688,596 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →