Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Ohio University-Southern Campus

Similar health sciences programs in Ohio suggest first-year earnings around $35,810—right at the state median but well below what specialized institutions like Mercy College of Ohio achieve. With estimated debt of $24,790, this program sits slightly below both state and national averages, producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.69 that falls within manageable territory for healthcare fields.

The challenge here is uncertainty. Because this campus has too few graduates to report actual outcomes, we're extrapolating from peer programs across Ohio. Health sciences is a broad umbrella covering everything from health information management to clinical coordination, and career trajectories vary dramatically depending on the specific concentration. The modest Pell grant percentage (12%) suggests this campus may serve a different demographic than typical community-serving branches, which adds another layer of ambiguity about student outcomes.

For families evaluating this program, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable affordability if—and this is critical—the student pursues a concentration with clear employment pathways. Before committing, determine which specific health sciences track is offered, whether clinical placements are part of the curriculum, and what recent graduates actually do for work. The gap between this program's estimated outcomes and Mercy College's $65,000 median shows how much specialization matters in this field.