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Biology, General at Knox College

Galesburg, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

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, General 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, General 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, General'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, General 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology, General at Knox College?

A score of 27/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Biology, General 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, General?

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 →