Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Bryan College of Health Sciences

A $27,000 debt load against first-year earnings around $35,000 sounds manageable on paper, but the context here demands scrutiny. These estimates come from national peer programs, and Nebraska's actual allied health outcomes tell a different story—Creighton University reports its graduates earning $47,496, a full $12,000 more than what comparable programs nationally suggest for Bryan's graduates. With seven allied health programs in Nebraska, that's a significant gap to consider when most compete in the same regional job market.

The 0.77 debt-to-earnings ratio sits in reasonable territory for healthcare fields, where entry-level roles often lead to steady advancement. But that calculation only works if the $35,000 earnings estimate holds true. Allied health is a broad umbrella covering everything from health informatics to clinical coordination, and Bryan's specific program focus will determine whether graduates land closer to the national median or Nebraska's higher benchmark. The state's healthcare sector typically pays above national averages, which raises the question of whether this program connects students to those better-paying opportunities.

Without reported outcomes from Bryan itself, you're making an investment based on what similar programs produce elsewhere. If this program leads to the same credentials and clinical partnerships as higher-earning programs in Lincoln or Omaha, the numbers could work out favorably. If it doesn't, you're looking at below-market earnings with above-typical debt for Nebraska. Ask Bryan directly what their graduates do in their first year and what those roles pay locally.