Biology at Stockton University
Galloway, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,447/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
10.0x earnings multiple (6.6x 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 | $631K | $622K | $564K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.2x | 10.0x | 9.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.7x | 6.6x | 6.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 40 | 39 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$62,128
Out-of-state: $93,680 (6.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,369
105% growth from Year 1
About Stockton University
Stockton University accepts 88% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 7,770 students in Galloway, NJ. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Stockton 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 Stockton University?
A score of 39/100 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 $563,711 in decade earnings vs $630,813 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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