Health Sciences at Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, NJ · Public · Associate Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

enrolling 6,386 students in Jersey City, NJ.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,545 track close to the $36,234 national median for Health Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 47.0x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 25% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health Sciences career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

A #18 ranking among 48 Health Sciences programs places Hudson County Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 32% earnings increase from $34,545 to $45,621 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

For students considering alternatives, 3 registered apprenticeship programs align with Health Sciences careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
50
Score
51
High End
Earnings $34,545/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (57% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$482K
7.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
48.0x
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)
$10,040
Out-of-state: $24,560
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,621
32% 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

See the full career breakdown for Health Sciences — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Hudson County Community College and 47 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hudson County Community College's Health Sciences program score?
A score of 50/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Health Sciences field.
How vulnerable is Health Sciences to AI automation?
Our scenarios model 43% of Health Sciences tasks as AI-exposed. That doesn't mean job loss — it means role evolution. Hudson County Community College's 50/100 score weights this risk into the overall assessment.
Can I learn Health Sciences through an apprenticeship instead of Hudson County Community College?
Beyond Hudson County Community 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.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →