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Biology at Newberry College

Newberry, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
32
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,694/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #606 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 $446K $450K $430K
Earnings Multiple 3.7x 3.7x 3.6x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 32 31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$120,200
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$81,404
32% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,250
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $34,694 per year, Biology graduates from Newberry College earn slightly above the $32,219 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

An earnings multiple of 3.7x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,250 represents roughly 9 months of the $34,694 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #606 of 822 Biology programs, Newberry College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Newberry College

With 75% of applicants admitted, Newberry College prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,462 in Newberry, SC. Pell Grant recipients make up 49% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. The average net cost of $81,404 over four years represents a 32% 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
View all 10 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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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 Newberry College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($72,756) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($41,127) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($36,773) Health and Physical Education/Fitness ($33,159)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at Newberry College?
A score of 32/100 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 $430,082 in decade earnings vs $446,463 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →