Health Sciences at California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
42 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,494/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)
ROI 17.6x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #33 of 156 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Health Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $543K $541K $501K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.7x 17.6x 16.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.9x 6.9x 6.4x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 38%
DegreeOutlook Score 43 42 44

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$30,700
Out-of-state: $78,220 (6.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$23,672
23% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,609
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,700
47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,494/yr, roughly in line with the $36,567 national median for Health Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Health Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Health Sciences's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $36,494 far exceeding the $17,609 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #33 of 156 nationally, this is a top-5% Health Sciences program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $36,494 to $53,700 over five years — a 47% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About California State University-San Bernardino

California State University-San Bernardino accepts 98% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 15,771 in San Bernardino, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 57% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Health education specialists $63,000/yr
Community health workers $51,030/yr
View all 2 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health Sciences at California State University-San Bernardino?
A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Health Sciences careers?
With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $500,821 in decade earnings vs $543,441 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes California State University-San Bernardino's Health Sciences program stand out?
Ranked #33 of 156 programs nationally, California State University-San Bernardino lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →