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Biology at Kean University

Union, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,522/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (7.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #140 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	$645K	$634K	$574K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.0x	11.8x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.6x	7.5x	6.8x
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)

$53,704

Out-of-state: $84,304 (7.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,672

9% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,650

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,502

93% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,522 per year, Biology graduates from Kean University earn slightly above the $32,219 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 11.8x 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 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,650 debt-to-$34,522 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #140 out of 822 programs, Kean University's Biology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $34,522 to $66,502 over five years (93% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Kean University

With 77% of applicants admitted, Kean University prioritizes broad access, serving 10,842 students in Union, NJ. With 46% 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

How does Kean 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 Kean University rank so high for Biology?

The #140 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 →