Program Analysis
Graduates earn $35,373/yr, edging above the $32,219 national average for Biology, General — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 18.9x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $22,000 debt-to-$35,373 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
A #52 ranking out of 822 Biology, General programs nationally puts University of Hawaii at Hilo in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.
Earnings growth from $35,373 to $61,366 over five years (73% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.