Health Sciences at Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR · Public · Certificate · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

a smaller institution with 938 students in Pocahontas, AR.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,602 at Black River Technical College come in 9% above the national median of $36,234 for Health Sciences programs.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 90.4x 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 career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $39,602 far exceeding the $8,911 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #3 of 48 programs, Black River Technical College's Health Sciences program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

There are 3 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to Health Sciences, including Community Health Worker (median $63,000/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

61 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
56
Low End
61
Score
62
High End
Earnings $39,602/yr (9% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (57% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$414K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
90.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$4,584
Out-of-state: $7,242
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,911
2.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Health Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health education specialists $63,000 +4.5% 47%
Community health workers $51,030 +11.3% 68%
Health education specialists
$63,000
+4.5% growth 47% AI-proof
Community health workers
$51,030
+11.3% growth 68% AI-proof

Health Sciences Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Black River Technical College's Health Sciences program score?
This program scores 61/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Health Sciences graduates.
Should I worry about AI if I study Health Sciences at Black River Technical College?
AI won't eliminate Health Sciences careers, but it may reshape them. At Black River Technical College, a score of 61/100 already accounts for the 43% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
How affordable is Health Sciences at Black River Technical College?
At $8,911 in median debt, Health Sciences graduates from Black River Technical College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Are there apprenticeship options for Health Sciences?
Beyond Black River Technical College's classroom route, 3 registered apprenticeships map to Health Sciences careers — including Community Health Worker. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
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