Biology at Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
46
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,271/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI
14.8x earnings multiple (7.2x 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 | $555K | $551K | $509K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.9x | 14.8x | 13.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.2x | 7.2x | 6.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 46 | 45 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,288
Out-of-state: $76,960 (7.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,750
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,232
61% growth from Year 1
About Wichita State University
A 95% acceptance rate means Wichita State University is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 10,493 students in Wichita, KS.
See all programs and financial aid at Wichita 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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at Wichita State University?
A score of 46/100 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 $509,012 in decade earnings vs $555,354 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Wichita State University's Biology program stand out?
Ranked #160 of 822 programs nationally, Wichita State University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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