Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Johnson & Wales-Charlotte's health sciences bachelor's produces first-year earnings of $39,502—solidly in the middle of the pack among North Carolina's health programs and better than three-quarters of similar programs nationwide. While the debt figure of $27,000 is estimated from peer institutions rather than this campus's actual graduate outcomes, it aligns closely with the national median for these programs and suggests a manageable debt burden relative to initial earnings.

The 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates would owe roughly eight months of their first-year salary, a reasonable starting point for a health services degree. What makes this program competitive is that earnings match North Carolina's median for the field despite the university's open admission profile—over half the student body receives Pell grants, indicating strong outcomes for students who might not have access to more selective programs. The $35,000-plus salary provides a stable foundation for careers in healthcare administration, community health, or clinical support roles.

For families evaluating this program, the combination of accessible admissions and competitive early earnings is encouraging. The estimated debt appears typical for the credential, and graduates enter a growing healthcare sector with clear advancement pathways. The main uncertainty lies in whether this specific campus's outcomes match the broader patterns—but the earnings data we do have suggests graduates are finding solid footing in North Carolina's healthcare market.