Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at University of the Incarnate Word

University of the Incarnate Word's Health Sciences graduates are earning $41,126 in their first year—significantly above both the state median ($32,447) and national median ($35,279). Among Texas health sciences programs, this ranks in the 80th percentile, outperforming much larger institutions like UT San Antonio and Texas Woman's University. With moderate debt of $29,298 (just above the $25,000 Texas median), the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71 suggests graduates can manage repayment while establishing their careers.

The challenge here is the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings data, which means these numbers could shift considerably year to year. However, the consistent pattern of strong performance against both state and national benchmarks is encouraging. The university serves a substantial population of Pell grant recipients (43%), suggesting these outcomes aren't just for affluent students.

For parents evaluating this program, the data points to solid value: first-year earnings that exceed comparator schools and debt levels that remain manageable. Just recognize that with limited data, you're placing some faith in the trend continuing. If your child is committed to allied health and prefers San Antonio, the financial picture here looks better than most Texas alternatives.