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Biology at Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,907/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)

ROI 11.6x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #132 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	$585K	$578K	$530K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.7x	11.6x	10.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.6x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$49,840

Out-of-state: $102,944 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,740

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,625

7.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,282

63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,907 per year, Biology graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn slightly above the $32,219 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 11.6x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,625 debt-to-$36,907 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #132 out of 822 programs, Central Connecticut State University's Biology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $36,907 to $60,282 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Central Connecticut State University

With 76% of applicants admitted, Central Connecticut State University prioritizes broad access, serving 7,670 students in New Britain, CT.

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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 Central Connecticut State University's Biology program score?

This program scores 47/100 — 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 Central Connecticut State University rank so high for Biology?

The #132 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 →