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Biology at Delta State University

Cleveland, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $20,823/yr (-35% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 11.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #738 of 822 Biology, General programs

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	$369K	$377K	$374K
Earnings Multiple	10.7x	11.0x	10.9x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	26	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$34,420

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,112

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

11.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $20,823 per year, Biology graduates from Delta State University earn below the $32,219 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,500 represents roughly 11 months of the $20,823 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #738 of 822 Biology programs, Delta State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Delta State University

With 100% of applicants admitted, Delta State University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,613 in Cleveland, MS. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at Delta State University?

A score of 26/100 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 $373,942 in decade earnings vs $369,013 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Biology from Delta State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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