Program Analysis
Graduates earn $31,928/yr, roughly in line with the $32,219 national median for Biology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 12.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$31,928 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #330 out of 822 programs, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's Biology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $31,928 to $56,353 over five years (77% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.