Program Analysis
Western Michigan University's Biology, General graduates start at $35,955/yr — above the $32,219 national average, though not by a wide margin.
At 9.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 40% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $25,060 debt-to-$35,955 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #216 out of 822 programs, Western Michigan University's Biology, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $35,955 to $60,159 over five years (67% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.