Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $32,020 track close to the $32,219 national median for Biology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 17.1x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,150 debt-to-$32,020 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #232 out of 822 programs, Tarleton State University's Biology, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $32,020 to $52,338 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.