Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at South University-Austin

The earnings here slightly exceed Texas and national benchmarks, placing this program in the 60th percentile statewide—solidly middle-of-the-pack performance. Graduates earn $36,654 in year one, climbing to $40,651 by year four, which puts them roughly on par with top-tier programs like UT Rio Grande Valley. For a school serving 54% Pell-eligible students, these outcomes suggest the program delivers functional career preparation. The growth trajectory is steady if unspectacular at 11% over four years.

The critical issue is debt: $57,500 represents more than double the Texas median of $25,000 and ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for this field. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.57, graduates face monthly loan payments that could consume 15-20% of their gross income for a decade. Compare this burden to UT San Antonio, where graduates earn similar amounts but carry half the debt load, and the value equation becomes questionable.

This program might work for students with substantial family support or scholarships that significantly reduce borrowing. But at sticker price, you're paying premium tuition for median outcomes in a field where less expensive public options exist throughout Texas. The earnings justify entering this career—the debt level doesn't justify borrowing this much to do it here.