Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $29,405 track close to the $32,219 national median for Biology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The financial case is thin at 2.6x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.
Some AI exposure exists in Biology, General's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $25,183 represents roughly 10 months of the $29,405 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #763 of 822 Biology, General programs, Johnson & Wales University-Providence falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.