Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,496
95th percentile
60th percentile in Nebraska
Median Debt
$27,000
1% above national median

Analysis

The explosive earnings trajectory here—from $47,496 to nearly $130,000 within four years—suggests Creighton's health sciences program is feeding graduates into advanced healthcare roles where the real payoff comes after additional training or certification. That 173% earnings jump is exceptional and likely reflects graduates entering physician assistant, physical therapy, or similar high-earning clinical careers that require post-baccalaureate work.

However, treat these numbers with healthy skepticism: the sample size is under 30 graduates, making this data statistically fragile. What we can say is that this program appears to serve as an effective pipeline to lucrative healthcare careers, with modest debt ($27,000) that's manageable even against first-year earnings. The 95th percentile national ranking sounds impressive, but Nebraska's smaller healthcare education market makes state comparisons less meaningful—you're looking at just 7 programs statewide.

For parents, the key question is whether your child plans to pursue graduate healthcare education. If they're targeting PA school, pharmacy, or similar paths, this program seems well-positioned. If they're hoping to earn six figures immediately after their bachelor's degree, that's not what's happening here. The investment appears sound for students committed to the multi-year healthcare education track, but verify current outcomes with Creighton directly given the small sample and be prepared for the costs and time commitment of whatever graduate program follows.

Where Creighton University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health services/allied health/health sciences bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Creighton University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Creighton University$47,496$129,668+173%
Touro University$98,520$77,878-21%
Springfield College$11,874$70,043+490%
Rutgers University-Camden$39,009$68,169+75%
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$39,009$68,169+75%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Creighton UniversityOmaha$47,000$47,496$129,668$27,0000.57
Touro UniversityNew York$21,810$98,520$77,878$23,8750.24
Seattle Central CollegeSeattle$4,865$71,275—$18,6250.26
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester$16,450$66,407—$27,7960.42
Mercy College of OhioToledo$18,950$65,046—$36,0500.55
Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches$8,864$59,186$54,753$42,6050.72
National Median—$35,279—$26,6900.76

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health services/allied health/health sciences graduates

Health Education Specialists

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

$63,000/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Community Health Workers

Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

$51,030/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Creighton University, approximately 5% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 26 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.