Health Sciences at Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, WY · Public · Associate Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

a smaller institution with 2,563 students in Cheyenne, WY.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $31,908/yr, roughly in line with the $36,234 national median for Health Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 36.2x 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 $31,908 far exceeding the $12,442 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #28 of 48 Health Sciences programs, Laramie County Community College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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.

45 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
45
Score
46
High End
Earnings $31,908/yr (-12% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (57% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$334K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
36.2x
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)
$9,226
Out-of-state: $21,826
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,442
4.7 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

What can you do with a Health Sciences credential from Laramie County Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 45/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Health Sciences at Laramie County Community College?
A score of 45/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI affect Health Sciences careers?
With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $333,829 in decade earnings vs $333,829 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Health Sciences graduates?
If Laramie County Community College'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 →