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Health Sciences at University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,603/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

ROI 20.3x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #22 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	$517K	$516K	$482K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.3x	20.3x	18.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.7x	6.7x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	46	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)

$25,440

Out-of-state: $76,964 (6.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$32,620

-28% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,568

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,114

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,603 at University of West Florida come in 8% above the national median of $36,567 for Health Sciences programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.3x 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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $39,603 far exceeding the $19,568 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #22 of 156 nationally, this is a top-5% Health Sciences program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $39,603 to $51,114 over five years — a 29% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of West Florida

A 57% admission rate makes University of West Florida accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 9,042 students in Pensacola, 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 West Florida?

A score of 46/100 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 $481,984 in decade earnings vs $516,720 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of West Florida's Health Sciences program stand out?

Ranked #22 of 156 programs nationally, University of West 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 →