Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Joyce University's Allied Health program delivers strong initial earnings—$32,437 puts graduates in the 85th percentile nationally—but the cost tells a more complicated story. At $13,062 in median debt, students pay about 37% more than the Utah median for similar programs, and nearly 40% above the national benchmark. While the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40 looks manageable at first glance, several Utah technical colleges produce comparable or better outcomes with significantly lower debt loads.

The real concern is what happens after year one: earnings drop 15% to $27,486 by year four, falling below both state and national medians. This backward slide suggests graduates may struggle to advance beyond entry-level positions, making that premium price harder to justify. Davis Technical College and Bridgerland Technical College both produce slightly higher initial earnings while charging thousands less in debt.

For families focused purely on return-on-investment, Joyce University's accessibility (89% admission rate, moderate Pell grant recipients) comes at a financial tradeoff. The program gets students working quickly at competitive wages, but the debt premium and declining earnings trajectory mean you're paying more for credentials that may not translate into long-term career advancement. Unless Joyce offers specific connections or flexibility your family needs, Utah's technical colleges deliver similar or better outcomes at substantially lower cost.