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Health Sciences at University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,441/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

ROI 6.0x earnings multiple (2.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #107 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	$452K	$454K	$436K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.0x	6.0x	5.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.6x	2.6x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	29	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$75,560

Out-of-state: $175,560 (2.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,440

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,441 track close to the $36,567 national median for Health Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

A 6.0x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health Sciences career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $27,000 against $36,441/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #107 ranking among 156 Health Sciences programs places University of Vermont in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Vermont

With a 60% acceptance rate, University of Vermont is moderately selective, with a mid-sized student body of 11,614 in Burlington, VT.

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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 does a 29/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health Sciences at University of Vermont?

At 29/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Health Sciences at University of Vermont?

The 43% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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