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Biology at State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,288/yr (0% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)

ROI 21.2x earnings multiple (9.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #59 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 10%

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	$740K	$724K	$643K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.7x	21.2x	18.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.0x	9.8x	8.7x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,096

Out-of-state: $73,736 (9.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,924

-117% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,250

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$75,306

133% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,288 track close to the $32,219 national median for Biology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

At $15,250 in median debt against $32,288 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #59 of 822 programs, State University of New York at New Paltz's Biology program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Five-year earnings of $75,306 show a 133% jump from the $32,288 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About State University of New York at New Paltz

With a 59% acceptance rate, State University of New York at New Paltz is moderately selective, enrolling 6,022 students in New Paltz, NY.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at State University of New York at New Paltz?

A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biology field.

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 $642,936 in decade earnings vs $740,111 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →