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Biology at CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,641/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 21.7x earnings multiple (10.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #56 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 10%

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	$653K	$642K	$580K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.0x	21.7x	19.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.6x	10.5x	9.4x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,640

Out-of-state: $61,440 (10.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$13,928

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,983

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,917

99% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,641 track close to the $32,219 national median for Biology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 21.7x 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.

At $14,983 in median debt against $33,641 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #56 ranking out of 822 Biology programs nationally puts CUNY Lehman College in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Earnings growth from $33,641 to $66,917 over five years (99% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About CUNY Lehman College

With a 55% acceptance rate, CUNY Lehman College is moderately selective, serving 10,438 students in Bronx, NY. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below sticker price.

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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 CUNY Lehman College's Biology program score?

This program scores 52/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biology graduates.

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.

How affordable is Biology at CUNY Lehman College after financial aid?

Sticker price is $29,640, but the average net cost is $13,928 — a 53% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →