Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Lamar University

Lamar University's Health Sciences program shows a challenging first-year earnings picture at $31,061—about $4,000 below the Texas median and trailing most comparable programs in the state. However, the trajectory matters here: graduates see robust 52% earnings growth by year four, reaching $47,072, which substantially narrows the gap with stronger programs.

The $31,000 debt load sits slightly above the Texas median of $25,000, creating a 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio in the first year. That's manageable but not comfortable, especially given the program's lower starting point. By year four, though, the improving earnings make this debt burden much easier to handle. Worth noting: the sample size is quite small here, meaning these numbers could shift significantly with more graduates tracked.

For families considering this program, the key question is whether your student can weather that first year or two of lower earnings. The 40th percentile ranking among Texas programs suggests this is a mid-tier option in-state—not leading the pack, but the strong earnings growth indicates graduates find their footing. If cost is a major factor and your student has admission to higher-ranked Texas programs like UT Rio Grande Valley or Incarnate Word, those deliver better immediate returns.