Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at University of Arizona

Based on comparable health sciences bachelor's programs nationwide, University of Arizona graduates would enter the field earning around $35,000—noticeably below the $38,000 median for Arizona State's reported outcomes. The estimated debt load of roughly $25,000 produces a manageable 0.70 ratio to first-year earnings, suggesting graduates could realistically handle their loan payments. However, that first-year salary is modest even by health services standards, sitting at the national median rather than demonstrating any Arizona premium.

The real question is whether this broad "health sciences" credential leads to the same career pathways as Arizona's other programs in this category. With only four schools offering this major in Arizona, the field is small enough that program-specific outcomes matter enormously. Some health sciences degrees serve as stepping stones to graduate programs in nursing, physical therapy, or public health, while others lead directly to administrative or support roles with limited advancement. Without knowing where U of A graduates specifically land, you're gambling on whether their version of this degree opens the higher-paying doors.

Given the uncertainty and the fact that peer programs suggest earnings below state benchmarks, families should investigate exactly what careers this program prepares students for. If it's primarily pre-professional preparation, factor in the cost of additional schooling. If it's career-ready, understand why estimated outcomes trail ASU's reported figures by $3,000 annually—a gap that compounds over a career.