Health Sciences at Charter College

Anchorage, AK · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

with a smaller student body of 2,277 in Anchorage, AK.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,798 track close to the $36,234 national median for Health Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 11.5x 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 21% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,998 represents roughly 8 months of the $32,798 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #43 of 48 Health Sciences programs, Charter College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $32,798 to $41,721 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

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.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
32
Low End
39
Score
40
High End
Earnings $32,798/yr (-9% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (57% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$436K
6.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
11.7x
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
$37,356
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,998
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,721
27% growth from Year 1

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.

Read the full Health Sciences career guide →

Compare & Explore

Health Sciences Overview

Health Sciences at Other Schools

Other Majors at Charter College

Considering a 4-Year Degree Instead?

Compare how bachelor's degree graduates fare on earnings, ROI, and AI resilience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Health Sciences at Charter College?
At 39/100, 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. Charter College's 39/100 score weights this risk into the overall assessment.
Are there apprenticeship options for Health Sciences?
Yes — 3 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Health Sciences career paths, including Community Health Worker. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Charter College.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →