Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $33,600 track close to the $32,219 national median for Biology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 4.0x 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 $24,987 debt-to-$33,600 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #480 out of 822 programs, St. John Fisher University's financial outcomes for Biology, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $33,600 to $66,181 over five years (97% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.