Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Milligan University

Milligan's health sciences bachelor's degree comes with an estimated $27,000 debt load—right in line with peer institutions nationally—but the earnings picture is harder to read. Based on comparable programs across the country, first-year earnings hover around $35,000, which would make the debt manageable at 77% of annual income. However, Tennessee's health sciences programs show considerable variation, with reported outcomes at schools like Lee University coming in closer to $26,700. That gap matters when you're budgeting loan payments.

The challenge for parents is that we're working entirely from estimates here—both earnings and debt figures come from similar programs elsewhere, not Milligan's actual graduates. Health sciences is a broad field, and outcomes depend heavily on whether students pursue clinical roles, healthcare administration, or use this as a stepping stone to graduate programs. A debt load of $27,000 isn't unreasonable if it leads to steady healthcare employment, but it's less forgiving if graduates take lower-paying entry positions or need additional credentials to advance.

Before committing, pin down exactly what career paths Milligan's graduates typically follow and what percentage continue to graduate school. The estimated numbers suggest a workable investment if this degree leads directly to employment, but you need concrete placement data from the school itself to confirm whether that's realistic for your student.