Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Brevard College

A first-year salary around $35,000 against $27,000 in debt produces a manageable but tight financial picture for a bachelor's in health sciences. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77 sits below the 1.0 threshold that often signals trouble, though comparable programs in North Carolina typically show stronger outcomes—the state median suggests earnings closer to $39,500.

The challenge with Brevard's program is that we're working entirely from estimates derived from similar programs nationally and within the institution. This particular program graduated too few students to produce reportable data, which means we can't see what actual alumni achieved. That small cohort size might reflect limited program capacity or recent launch, factors worth investigating directly with the college. Meanwhile, the broader picture for health sciences bachelor's degrees shows considerable variation—nationally, the top quarter of programs produce first-year earnings near $40,000, demonstrating that stronger outcomes are possible at other schools.

For families considering this path, the key question becomes whether Brevard offers specific advantages—perhaps clinical connections, faculty mentorship, or preparation for graduate programs—that would justify choosing a program with uncertain outcomes over alternatives with proven track records. Contact the school to ask about recent graduate placements, typical career paths for completers, and whether most students continue to graduate programs where the real credential value emerges.