Program Analysis
Graduates earn $31,467/yr, roughly in line with the $32,219 national median for Biology, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 15.6x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $20,991 debt-to-$31,467 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #233 out of 822 programs, The University of Texas at San Antonio's Biology, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $31,467 to $55,482 over five years (76% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.