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Biology, General at Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,195/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 22.8x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #313 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$542K	$539K	$499K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.0x	22.8x	21.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.0x	7.9x	7.4x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,620

Out-of-state: $67,836 (7.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$66,124

-180% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

10.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,095

84% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,195 place Georgia Southern University below the $32,219 national median for Biology, General — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 22.8x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$27,195 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #313 out of 822 programs, Georgia Southern University's Biology, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $27,195 to $50,095 over five years (84% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 21,029 students in Statesboro, GA.

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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 Georgia Southern University's Biology, General program score?

This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Biology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Biology, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Biology, General 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 are Biology, General earnings lower at Georgia Southern University?

Lower starting pay at Georgia Southern University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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