Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $26,561 place Molloy College below the $32,219 national median for Biology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.
The 3.4x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $26,561 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.
At #803 out of 822 programs, Molloy College's financial outcomes for Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $26,561 to $47,236 over five years (78% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.