Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Marietta College

Borrowing $27,000 to earn $35,810 in your first year creates a manageable but unremarkable start for a health services graduate. These estimates, drawn from peer programs across Ohio, align with the national median for this field, suggesting Marietta College produces outcomes roughly in line with the typical bachelor's program in health sciences. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.75 sits in a workable range—neither a red flag nor a standout advantage.

The wide variation among Ohio programs tells you something important: not all health services degrees are created equal. Mercy College of Ohio graduates earn nearly double what similar programs typically produce, likely because their curriculum feeds directly into higher-paying clinical roles. Meanwhile, programs at the lower end appear to prepare students for entry-level positions that don't necessarily require a four-year degree. Without specific placement data from Marietta, you're betting on middle-of-the-pack outcomes in a field where the credential's value depends heavily on which healthcare roles it actually qualifies your child to pursue.

The practical question here: what specific jobs does this degree prepare students for, and do those positions justify the investment? If it's a pathway to physical therapy assistant, medical technology, or healthcare administration roles with clear advancement, the numbers work. If it's a general health studies degree without a defined career track, comparable earnings might be achievable through shorter, less expensive programs.