Biology, General at Washington College

Chestertown, MD · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
34 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
34
Optimistic
34
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,553/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #528 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 $666K $654K $589K
Earnings Multiple 3.1x 3.0x 2.7x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 34 34 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$217,424
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$116,380
46% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,950
100% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Washington College's Biology, General graduates start at $34,553/yr — above the $32,219 national average, though not by a wide margin.

An earnings multiple of 3.0x 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 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$34,553 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #528 out of 822 programs, Washington College's financial outcomes for Biology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $34,553 to $68,950 over five years (100% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Washington College

Washington College's 66% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 890 students in Chestertown, MD. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $116,380 — 46% less than the list price.

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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 Washington College's Biology, General program score?
This program scores 34/100 — on the lower end for Biology, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Biology, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biology, General 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →