Program Analysis
At $33,486/yr, Biology, General graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara land near the $32,219 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biology, General programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Biology, General's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $14,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #107 of 822 nationally, this is a top-5% Biology, General program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $76,068 show a 127% jump from the $33,486 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.