Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at North Greenville University

The $26,681 first-year salary from North Greenville's health sciences program falls $5,000 short of South Carolina's median for similar programs and nearly $9,000 below the national benchmark. While the debt load of $20,202 sits below the state average, that's cold comfort when earnings rank in just the 5th percentile nationally—meaning 95% of comparable programs produce better-paying outcomes. Even within South Carolina's smaller field of health sciences programs, this ranks at the 25th percentile.

The concerning piece here is what these earnings represent for a bachelor's degree holder entering healthcare-adjacent fields. At $26,681 annually, graduates earn barely more than full-time minimum wage workers in many states, despite four years of study and over $20,000 in debt. The 0.76 debt-to-earnings ratio technically looks manageable on paper, but it's anchored to an alarmingly low salary that may not support independent living, much less comfortable loan repayment.

The major caveat: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary significantly. However, given the gap between this program and both state and national benchmarks, parents should investigate what's driving these results—whether it's the specific career paths graduates pursue, regional job market limitations, or program structure—before committing. Other South Carolina schools demonstrate that significantly stronger earnings are possible in this field.