Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Corban University

Based on comparable programs nationally, a health sciences bachelor's from Corban comes with an estimated $27,000 in debt—significantly above Oregon's $19,750 median for this field. The estimated first-year earnings of $35,279 trail the state median of $37,709, meaning graduates might face a tougher financial start than peers at programs like Portland State, which reports actual earnings nearly $2,500 higher. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77 isn't catastrophic, but it's less favorable than what Oregon's other health sciences programs typically deliver.

The challenge here is that "health sciences" bachelors programs serve wildly different purposes—some are pre-professional stepping stones to graduate programs in nursing or physical therapy, while others aim for immediate entry into healthcare administration or clinical support roles. The estimated $35,000 starting salary suggests this may be positioning graduates for the latter, where earnings growth depends heavily on additional certifications or experience. If your child needs this degree primarily as a foundation for further credentials, the debt load matters less. If they're expecting career-ready earnings right away, the combination of above-average borrowing and below-state-average starting pay deserves serious scrutiny—especially when you can't verify these are actual outcomes from Corban's program.