Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Moravian University

Moravian's health sciences graduates enter the workforce earning about $36,000—roughly average nationally but notably above Pennsylvania's median of $32,664. Among the state's 25 programs, this places Moravian in the 60th percentile, which means graduates here outperform most in-state competitors. The gap is meaningful: Pennsylvania's median sits nearly $3,300 lower, suggesting Moravian's career services or clinical partnerships may give students an edge in the regional healthcare market.

The $27,000 in typical debt sits right at both state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.75—manageable for a health sciences degree, though hardly exceptional. Graduates will need to dedicate a significant portion of that first year's modest income to loan payments. This isn't alarming territory, but it's not the favorable position you'd hope for given healthcare's earning potential. Programs like Thomas Jefferson and Alvernia place graduates $7,000-8,000 higher, though those likely attract different student profiles.

The major caveat: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so a few high or low earners could skew these figures substantially. If your child is considering this program, it's worth visiting campus to ask about typical career paths—allied health is broad, encompassing everything from health administration to medical technology, and starting salaries vary wildly depending on the specific credential earned.