# The College of Idaho: Health Sciences (bachelor's)

Caldwell, ID. IPEDS 142294, CIP 51.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-college-of-idaho/majors/health-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,897
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,709 (U.S. median for this major: $59,961 across 149 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,905 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in ID: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,252

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,709 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,026 | $57,787 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $16,218 | $66,818 | 4.0 years |
| 48-75k | $17,773 | $73,225 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,729 | $81,283 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $23,095 | $95,151 | 5.6 years |

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

## Health Sciences at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Idaho | $52,709 | $21,905 | $19,481 | 63% |
| Idaho State University | $48,828 | $24,625 | $12,193 | 39% |

## Careers
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage $68,540 Boise City, ID, $61,330 ID, $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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