Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $40,919 put Westminster University's Biology, General program 27% above the national median of $32,219 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.
The financial case is thin at 2.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.
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 5% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $21,600 represents roughly 6 months of the $40,919 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #450 of 822 Biology, General programs, Westminster University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.