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Biology at Knox College

Galesburg, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
27
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,203/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 1.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #711 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 $427K $431K $416K
Earnings Multiple 1.9x 1.9x 1.9x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 27 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$222,348
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$99,500
55% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,970
10.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$38,488
23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,203/yr, Biology graduates from Knox College land near the $32,219 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The financial case is thin at 1.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,970 represents roughly 10 months of the $31,203 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #711 of 822 Biology programs, Knox College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Knox College

With 71% of applicants admitted, Knox College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 997 students in Galesburg, IL. The average net cost of $99,500 over four years represents a 55% discount from published tuition.

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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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Biology at Other Schools

University of San Diego ($54,223) Trinity College ($52,179) Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($51,711) Edgewood College ($51,134) Shepherd University ($49,165) Roger Williams University ($47,799) Barnard College ($47,329) Curry College ($46,736)

Other Majors at Knox College

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($41,934) Natural Resources Conservation and Research ($28,757) Sociology and Anthropology ($26,350) Economics ($23,222) Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies ($15,466)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at Knox College?
A score of 27/100 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 $415,952 in decade earnings vs $426,970 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is Knox College a hidden gem for Biology?
After financial aid, the average student pays $99,500 over four years — 55% below the $222,348 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →