# Spelman College: Health Sciences (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 141060, CIP 51.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/spelman-college/majors/health-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,357
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,978 (U.S. median for this major: $59,961 across 149 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,155 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (5 colleges, $45,997): +$14,981
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,017

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,978 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $32,923 | $135,972 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $34,108 | $140,866 | 5.1 years |
| 48-75k | $36,602 | $151,166 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $38,640 | $159,583 | 5.8 years |
| 110k+ | $44,529 | $183,905 | 6.7 years |

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

## Health Sciences at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spelman College | $60,978 | $25,155 | $38,967 | 79% |
| Georgia Southern University | $53,826 | $31,000 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Columbus State University | $45,997 | $28,508 | $13,115 | 42% |
| University of West Georgia | $43,308 | $29,708 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Clayton State University | $40,140 | $31,000 | $8,365 | 40% |

## Careers
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage $112,450 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $99,400 GA, $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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