Biology at Truman State University
Kirksville, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
42
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,435/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
14.4x earnings multiple (7.6x 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 | $550K | $546K | $505K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.5x | 14.4x | 13.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.7x | 7.6x | 7.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 42 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,880
Out-of-state: $71,480 (7.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,305
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,239
69% growth from Year 1
About Truman State University
A 80% acceptance rate means Truman State University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 2,666 students in Kirksville, MO.
See all programs and financial aid at Truman State 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
How does Truman State University's Biology program score?
This program scores 42/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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