Program Analysis
At $39,016 per year, Biology, General graduates from Tufts University earn slightly above the $32,219 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
The financial case is thin at 2.5x — 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 12% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $16,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #399 of 822 Biology, General programs, Tufts University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $76,053 show a 95% jump from the $39,016 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.