Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $33,493 track close to the $39,301 national median for Education, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The financial case is thin at 2.0x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.
Some AI exposure exists in Education, General's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $24,456 represents roughly 9 months of the $33,493 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #63 of 66 Education, General programs, Beloit College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $33,493 to $43,478 over five years — a 30% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.