# Springfield College: Health Sciences (bachelor's)

Springfield, MA. IPEDS 167899, CIP 51.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/springfield-college/majors/health-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $11,874
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $76,417 (U.S. median for this major: $59,961 across 149 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in MA: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (6 colleges, $70,478): +$5,939
- Versus the U.S. median: +$16,456

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $76,417 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,519 | $91,652 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $22,295 | $90,741 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $23,364 | $95,091 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $27,470 | $111,803 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $34,461 | $140,256 | 3.8 years |

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

## Health Sciences at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | $78,431 | $26,000 | $24,402 | 89% |
| Springfield College | $76,417 | $27,000 | $30,587 | 74% |
| American International College | $72,747 | $27,000 | $23,274 | 46% |
| Merrimack College | $68,209 | $27,000 | $37,927 | 70% |
| MCPHS University | $67,637 | $30,750 | $39,545 | 62% |
| Bay Path University | $65,018 | $35,320 | $14,271 | 44% |

## Careers
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage $54,740 Springfield, MA, $57,510 MA, $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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