Program Analysis
Graduates of Salem State University's Biology, General program earn $45,670/yr in their first year — 42% above the $32,219 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.
The 13.5x 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 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,500 debt-to-$45,670 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
A #3 ranking out of 822 programs puts Salem State University in the top 1% for Biology, General. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.
Earnings growth from $45,670 to $73,807 over five years (62% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.