Biology at University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,212/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.5x earnings multiple (5.7x 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 | $493K | $493K | $464K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.5x | 11.5x | 10.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.7x | 5.7x | 5.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 36 | 36 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$42,920
Out-of-state: $87,104 (5.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,750
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,802
42% growth from Year 1
About University of South Carolina Beaufort
University of South Carolina Beaufort's 69% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 1,958 students in Bluffton, SC. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
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$161,180/yr
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$100,590/yr
Biological scientists, all other
$93,330/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of South Carolina Beaufort's Biology program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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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