Biology at SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
49 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
49
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,738/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 17.7x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #99 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 25%

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 $633K $623K $565K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.9x 17.7x 16.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.2x 8.1x 7.3x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 50 49 49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,248
Out-of-state: $76,928 (8.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$75,332
-114% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,813
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,031
96% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,738 track close to the $32,219 national median for Biology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 17.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,813 debt-to-$32,738 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #99 out of 822 programs, SUNY Oneonta's Biology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $32,738 to $64,031 over five years (96% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About SUNY Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta has a 70% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 4,820 in Oneonta, 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

How does SUNY Oneonta's Biology program score?
This program scores 49/100 — 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.
Why does SUNY Oneonta rank so high for Biology?
The #99 ranking out of 822 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →