Health Professions at Worcester State University

Worcester State's Health Professions program shows encouraging earnings growth, but the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates—means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. With that caveat in mind, the trajectory looks decent: graduates start at $39,234 and reach $54,267 by year four, a 38% jump that outpaces many bachelor's programs. The $25,000 debt load is manageable, creating a first-year debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64—not spectacular, but workable given the strong earnings progression.

Among Massachusetts Health Professions programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings, which is solid given Worcester State's accessibility (90% admission rate) and relatively low tuition. You're paying less upfront and getting outcomes that beat the state median of $38,078. Nationally, it's middle-of-the-pack at the 52nd percentile, but that comparison matters less if you're staying in-state for cost reasons.

The real limitation here is uncertainty: with such a small graduating cohort, one or two high earners or career-changers could swing these numbers dramatically. If your student is committed to health professions and Worcester State offers in-state tuition, the combination of low debt and upward earnings trajectory makes this a reasonable choice—just understand you're working with incomplete information about how typical these outcomes really are.