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Biology at The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,462/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

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

ROI 1.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #701 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	$434K	$438K	$421K
Earnings Multiple	1.8x	1.8x	1.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$238,200

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$103,064

57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,107

9.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$39,673

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,462 track close to the $32,219 national median for Biology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

An earnings multiple of 1.8x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,107 debt-to-$32,462 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #701 out of 822 programs, The College of Wooster's financial outcomes for Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About The College of Wooster

With a 54% acceptance rate, The College of Wooster is moderately selective, a smaller institution with 1,876 students in Wooster, OH. The average net cost of $103,064 over four years represents a 57% 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

How does The College of Wooster's Biology program score?

This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Biology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Biology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 40% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

How affordable is Biology at The College of Wooster after financial aid?

Sticker price is $238,200, but the average net cost is $103,064 — a 57% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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