Program Analysis
Graduates of Indiana State University's Biology program earn $43,656/yr in their first year — 35% above the $32,219 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.
The 12.7x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $21,000 in median debt against $43,656 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
A #76 ranking out of 822 Biology programs nationally puts Indiana State University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.
Earnings growth is modest: $43,656 to $51,199 over five years (17% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.