Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences at Stetson University

A Bachelor's in Cell/Cellular Biology from Stetson puts graduates—based on similar programs nationally—at around $35,400 in first-year earnings with an estimated $17,500 in debt. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49 is actually promising for a life sciences degree, suggesting manageable loan payments relative to starting income. The debt figure is notably lower than the national median of about $20,400 for this major, which matters when you're looking at a field where many graduates pursue additional education before hitting higher earning potential.

The challenge is that $35,400 doesn't go far as a terminal Bachelor's salary, and cellular biology graduates often need graduate or professional school to access better-compensated roles in research or healthcare. Stetson's smaller program size (hence the data suppression) might offer personalized mentorship and strong pre-med or research preparation, but you're essentially betting on this degree as a stepping stone rather than an endpoint. If your child is committed to medical school, graduate research, or another advanced degree, the relatively modest debt load works in their favor. If they're uncertain about that path, they should understand that entry-level lab positions may cluster around this salary range for years.

The real question is whether Stetson's specific resources—research opportunities, graduate school placement rates, faculty connections—justify choosing this program over alternatives. Without school-specific outcomes data, you're relying on the institution's reputation and advising strength to deliver value beyond what these peer-based estimates suggest.