Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Union Adventist University

Based on comparable health sciences programs nationally, Union Adventist graduates might expect to earn around $35,000 in their first year—nearly $12,000 below what similar programs in Nebraska typically produce. That $47,500 state median from programs like Creighton's suggests Nebraska's health services market rewards graduates differently than what peer programs at similar institutions achieve elsewhere. The gap raises questions about whether Union's specific curriculum translates to the same employment outcomes as Nebraska's other health sciences tracks.

The estimated $27,000 debt load aligns with both state and national norms for these programs, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77. While that's manageable on paper—suggesting roughly nine months of gross income to cover the debt—the lower earnings estimate means tighter monthly budgets than graduates from Nebraska's other programs might face. First-year salaries in the mid-$30,000s leave limited room for aggressive loan repayment while covering basic living expenses in Lincoln.

Without program-specific outcomes data, parents should directly ask Union how their health sciences graduates perform in the job market and what career paths they're entering. The wide gap between these estimates and Nebraska's state median could reflect different specializations, credential requirements, or employment sectors—details that matter significantly when evaluating whether this program leads where your student wants to go.