Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $31,734 track close to the $32,219 national median for Biology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 3.6x 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 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $25,125 debt-to-$31,734 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #614 out of 822 programs, Saint Norbert College's financial outcomes for Biology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $31,734 to $64,741 over five years (104% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.