Program Analysis
Starting salaries of $30,169/yr fall 17% below the $36,567 national median for Health Sciences. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.
The 4.0x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$30,169 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #133 out of 156 programs, University of New England's financial outcomes for Health Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $30,169 to $65,688 over five years (118% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.