Health Sciences at Carrington College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

with a smaller student body of 2,262 in Sacramento, CA.

Program Analysis

At $29,853 per year, Health Sciences graduates from Carrington College-Sacramento earn below the $36,234 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Health Sciences graduates.

The median debt load of $14,288 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #35 out of 48 programs, Carrington College-Sacramento's financial outcomes for Health Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Health Sciences connects to 3 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
37
Low End
42
Score
44
High End
Earnings $29,853/yr (-18% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (57% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$312K
1.0% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$14,288
5.7 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

Explore what Health Sciences graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 48 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Carrington College-Sacramento's Health Sciences program score?
At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Will AI affect Health Sciences careers?
Our scenarios model 43% of Health Sciences tasks as AI-exposed. That doesn't mean job loss — it means role evolution. Carrington College-Sacramento's 42/100 score weights this risk into the overall assessment.
Is Carrington College-Sacramento a good choice for Health Sciences despite lower starting pay?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Health Sciences graduates?
If Carrington College-Sacramento's tuition gives you pause, consider that 3 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Health Sciences. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →