Health Sciences at University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
43 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,199/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)
ROI 21.1x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #31 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 $542K $540K $500K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 21.2x 21.1x 19.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.5x 6.5x 6.0x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 38%
DegreeOutlook Score 44 43 45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,556
Out-of-state: $83,172 (6.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$41,412
-62% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
5.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,431
48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,199/yr, Health Sciences graduates from University of North Florida land near the $36,567 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.1x 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.

The median debt load of $15,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #31 of 156 nationally, this is a top-5% Health Sciences program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $36,199 to $53,431 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of North Florida

University of North Florida accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 13,915 students in Jacksonville, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Health education specialists $63,000/yr
Community health workers $51,030/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health Sciences at University of North Florida?
A score of 43/100 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 $499,914 in decade earnings vs $542,156 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of North Florida's Health Sciences program stand out?
Ranked #31 of 156 programs nationally, University of North Florida 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 →