Health Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
24 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
24
Optimistic
24
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,260/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)
ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #134 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 $407K $411K $404K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.0x 10.1x 10.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.4x 5.5x 5.4x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 38%
DegreeOutlook Score 24 24 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$40,568
Out-of-state: $74,824 (5.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$69,460
-71% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $29,260 place University of Wisconsin-Stout below the $36,567 national median for Health Sciences — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 10.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$29,260 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #134 out of 156 programs, University of Wisconsin-Stout's financial outcomes for Health Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Wisconsin-Stout

University of Wisconsin-Stout accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 5,900 students in Menomonie, WI.

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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

How does University of Wisconsin-Stout'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 Wisconsin-Stout?
Lower starting pay at University of Wisconsin-Stout 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 →