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Biology at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,231/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (12.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #685 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	$399K	$405K	$396K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.0x	12.2x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.0x	12.2x	11.9x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	29	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,180

Out-of-state: $33,300 (12.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,168

-75% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,231 place Southwestern Oklahoma State University below the $32,219 national median for Biology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biology programs nationally.

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 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #685 of 822 Biology programs, Southwestern Oklahoma State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University accepts 100% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 3,469 in Weatherford, OK.

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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 at Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

A score of 29/100 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 $395,831 in decade earnings vs $399,208 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Biology from Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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