# University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne: Health Sciences (bachelor's)

Fort Wayne, IN. IPEDS 152336, CIP 51.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-saint-francis-fort-wayne/majors/health-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,878
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,695 (U.S. median for this major: $59,961 across 149 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in IN: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (5 colleges, $46,695): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,266

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,695 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,720 | $53,170 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $12,392 | $51,799 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $15,525 | $64,894 | 5.8 years |
| 75-110k | $21,248 | $88,817 | 8.0 years |
| 110k+ | $24,373 | $101,879 | 9.1 years |

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

## Health Sciences at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso University | $115,095 | $19,500 | $18,578 | 70% |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | $46,695 | $27,000 | $18,196 | 55% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $46,277 | $26,500 | $6,079 | 43% |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | $41,830 | $23,500 | $3,968 | 46% |

## Careers
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage $61,460 Fort Wayne, IN, $58,170 IN, $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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