Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $33,493 track close to the $39,301 national median for Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The financial case is thin at 2.0x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.
Some AI exposure exists in Education's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $24,456 represents roughly 9 months of the $33,493 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #63 of 66 Education programs, Beloit College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $33,493 to $43,478 over five years — a 30% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.