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Health Sciences at Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
26 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
27
Optimistic
26
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,664/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)
ROI 8.6x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #128 of 156 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs

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 $428K $431K $419K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.6x 8.6x 8.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.5x 5.6x 5.4x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 38%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 26 29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,048
Out-of-state: $77,536 (5.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$51,648
-3% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$32,687
12.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$35,974
10% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,664/yr, roughly in line with the $36,567 national median for Health Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 8.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $32,687 debt load exceeds a year of the $32,664 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #128 out of 156 programs, Lincoln University's financial outcomes for Health Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Lincoln University

Lincoln University accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,712 in Lincoln University, PA. 66% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic 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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Health Sciences at Other Schools

Touro University ($98,520) Seattle Central College ($71,275) Southern New Hampshire University ($66,407) Mercy College of Ohio ($65,046) Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($59,186) Northern Kentucky University ($58,970) National University ($55,679) University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ($53,988)

Other Majors at Lincoln University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($68,662) Human Services, General ($34,374) Psychology, General ($33,699) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($29,087) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($28,984) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($28,847) Political Science and Government ($26,037) Radio, Television, and Digital Communication ($23,309)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lincoln University's Health Sciences program score?
This program scores 26/100 — on the lower end for Health Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Lincoln University Health Sciences graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
How vulnerable is Health Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Health Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 43% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →