Health Sciences at University of New England
Biddeford, ME · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
24
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,169/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk
High (43% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (15,700 openings/yr)
ROI
4.0x earnings multiple
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 | $684K | $675K | $600K |
| Earnings Multiple | 4.0x | 4.0x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 55% | 52% | 38% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 25 | 24 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$170,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,688
118% growth from Year 1
About University of New England
University of New England has a 89% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 2,189 students in Biddeford, ME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of New England's Health Sciences program score?
This program scores 24/100 — 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 New England?
Lower starting pay at University of New England 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.
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