Health/Medical Preparatory Programs at Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Arizona State's health preparatory program shows exactly what pre-health students should look for: steady trajectory and manageable debt. Starting at $36,000, graduates see their earnings jump 30% to nearly $47,000 by year four—a solid foundation for those continuing to medical or graduate school. The debt load of roughly $26,000 translates to a 0.72 ratio against first-year earnings, meaning graduates earn more in their first year than they owe, an increasingly rare situation for four-year degrees.

These numbers place ASU in the 64th percentile nationally and 60th percentile among Arizona programs—above-average performance that comes with ASU's accessible admission profile. What's particularly notable is the earnings growth pattern. Many pre-health programs see graduates either immediately jump into high-paying positions or stagnate while they pursue additional education. ASU graduates appear to be finding meaningful work that values their bachelor's degree, whether as a bridge to further training or as an endpoint.

For families weighing pre-health options in Arizona, this program delivers reasonable value. The debt won't anchor your student if they decide against medical school, and the earnings trajectory suggests graduates develop marketable skills beyond just checking pre-med boxes. Just be clear with your student that these are preparatory-level salaries, not healthcare professional wages—those require additional degrees.