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Health Sciences at University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,735/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

ROI 7.2x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #137 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	$410K	$413K	$407K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.1x	7.2x	7.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.5x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	23	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$57,352

Out-of-state: $117,440 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$49,252

14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $29,735 per year, Health Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Chicago earn below the $36,567 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

At 7.2x 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 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,500 debt-to-$29,735 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #137 out of 156 programs, University of Illinois Chicago's financial outcomes for Health Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Illinois Chicago

With 78% of applicants admitted, University of Illinois Chicago prioritizes broad access, with 21,814 students enrolled in Chicago, IL. With 50% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

How does University of Illinois Chicago's Health Sciences program score?

This program scores 23/100 — on the lower end for Health Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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.

Why are Health Sciences earnings lower at University of Illinois Chicago?

Lower starting pay at University of Illinois Chicago may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →