Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Southern Nazarene University

Oklahoma's health sciences programs typically produce much stronger outcomes than what comparable programs nationally suggest for Southern Nazarene. The state median for bachelor's-level health sciences is $50,704—43% higher than the estimated $35,279 figure derived from national peers. Meanwhile, other Oklahoma schools in this field report median debt around $16,816, well below the $27,000 estimated here from similar private institutions nationwide.

That gap matters significantly for a program serving a student body where 45% receive Pell grants. Based on peer programs, graduates might face nearly 77% of their first-year earnings in debt—a manageable ratio in theory, but concerning when the earnings themselves fall so far below what Oklahoma employers apparently pay health sciences graduates elsewhere. The question is whether Southern Nazarene's specific program leads to the same career paths as Southwestern Oklahoma State or other in-state options, or whether it prepares students for lower-paying support roles that would explain the disconnect.

Without actual outcome data for this program, parents should directly ask the school what jobs recent graduates hold and what they're earning. If Southern Nazarene's graduates are landing the same roles as those from other Oklahoma programs, these estimates may be misleading. But if the degree typically leads to entry-level positions that pay in the mid-$30,000s while carrying $27,000 in debt, exploring more affordable in-state alternatives makes financial sense.