Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Plymouth State University

With an estimated debt load of $24,790—below both state and national medians—Plymouth State's health sciences bachelor's appears to offer a more manageable financial starting point than many peer programs. Based on comparable programs in New Hampshire, graduates typically earn around $37,000 in their first year, producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67. That means roughly two-thirds of first-year income would cover the debt, which falls within a reasonable range for a four-year degree.

However, these estimates reveal wide variance among New Hampshire programs. Southern New Hampshire University's health sciences grads report nearly double the typical earnings, suggesting that program design, clinical partnerships, or alumni networks can dramatically affect outcomes even within the same state. The $37,000 estimate places Plymouth State graduates closer to the middle tier of New Hampshire programs—not the premium outcomes some families might expect from a four-year investment.

The practical question becomes whether this estimated debt-to-earnings picture reflects Plymouth State's actual program strengths. The lower debt figure is promising, but without knowing how many graduates actually land in healthcare positions versus broader "health services" roles, families are betting on an average drawn from limited peer data. If your child has specific career goals—say, health administration versus clinical support—confirm whether Plymouth State's program leads directly there, since that $37,000 figure could represent very different job titles with different growth trajectories.