Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $32,858 track close to the $36,628 national median for Biological and Physical Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biological and Physical Sciences programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Biological and Physical Sciences's typical career paths, with 28% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $16,655 represents roughly 6 months of the $32,858 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #18 of 26 Biological and Physical Sciences programs, New College of Florida falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.