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Biology at SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,228/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #439 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 $438K $442K $424K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.1x 13.2x 12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.0x 6.0x 5.8x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,516
Out-of-state: $73,156 (6.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$39,600
-18% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,044
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $33,228/yr, Biology graduates from SUNY Old Westbury land near the $32,219 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.2x 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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $18,044 represents roughly 7 months of the $33,228 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #439 of 822 Biology programs, SUNY Old Westbury falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About SUNY Old Westbury

With 85% of applicants admitted, SUNY Old Westbury prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 3,945 in Old Westbury, NY. Pell Grant recipients make up 47% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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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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 SUNY Old Westbury

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($63,463) Information Science/Studies ($56,333) Accounting and Related Services ($52,090) Finance and Financial Management Services ($46,941) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($43,204) Social Sciences, Other ($40,537) Special Education and Teaching ($38,978) Criminology ($38,764)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at SUNY Old Westbury?
A score of 37/100 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 $424,147 in decade earnings vs $438,276 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →