As it should. How do you define large ? You can only take out $5500 in year one and $27k over four years.
Even if your parents take out Patebt Plus loans, they can take just $20k a year but only up to $65k total.
And what about grad school ?
Affordability ALWAYS matters because large loans can strangle a student financially - for life - taking away all future decisions. More importantly - you targeted one employer - one declining by the way.
It’s a tough field. What is your budget without loans?
You could get a job at Starbucks and they’d cover your tuition at Arizona State - online.
Thoughts ?
Biological Sciences – Conservation Biology and Ecology (BS)
Start date: 01/12/2026
Description
Are you passionate about solving environmental and ecological challenges, such as climate change and habitat destruction? Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in biological sciences with a concentration in conservation biology and ecology prepares you to find solutions to complex threats to Earth’s living organisms and ecosystems. Embrace a new era of biology education with innovative technology tools and an adaptive curriculum that puts learning in your hands.