# Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania: Health Sciences (bachelor's)

Slippery Rock, PA. IPEDS 216038, CIP 51.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/slippery-rock-university-of-pennsylvania/majors/health-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,347
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,001 (U.S. median for this major: $59,961 across 149 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in PA: 8 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (11 colleges, $68,418): -$5,417
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,040

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,001 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,555 | $53,108 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,401 | $56,686 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $16,990 | $71,868 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $21,972 | $92,942 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $24,121 | $102,032 | 3.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Health Sciences at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | $84,658 | not reported | $29,689 | 79% |
| Mercyhurst University | $83,812 | $26,000 | $19,444 | 60% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $83,194 | not reported | $18,256 | 52% |
| Lebanon Valley College | $80,194 | not reported | $26,979 | 65% |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $71,608 | $31,000 | $28,928 | 69% |
| Misericordia University | $68,418 | $27,000 | $37,485 | 72% |
| Moravian University | $64,503 | $27,000 | $30,670 | 72% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $63,001 | $27,000 | $19,608 | 66% |
| Alvernia University | $56,203 | $27,000 | $28,138 | 56% |
| Messiah University | $54,256 | $23,250 | $26,502 | 75% |
| Lincoln University | $51,056 | $34,375 | $14,977 | 44% |

## Careers
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage $75,480 Pittsburgh, PA, $80,670 PA, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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