Biology at Georgetown University

Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
33 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,196/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #564 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 $654K $643K $581K
Earnings Multiple 2.5x 2.5x 2.2x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 34 33 32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$260,324
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$157,732
39% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,380
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,171
86% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Georgetown University's Biology graduates start at $37,196/yr — above the $32,219 national average, though not by a wide margin.

An earnings multiple of 2.5x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $17,380 in median debt clears quickly against $37,196 in annual earnings.

At #564 out of 822 programs, Georgetown University's financial outcomes for Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $37,196 to $69,171 over five years (86% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Georgetown University

Only 13% of applicants gain admission to Georgetown University, reflecting elite selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 7,462 in Washington, DC. After financial aid, the average student pays $157,732 over four years — 39% 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 Georgetown University's Biology program score?
This program scores 33/100 — 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. See full methodology →