Health Sciences at SUNY Broome Community College

Binghamton, NY · Public · Associate Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

with a smaller student body of 3,203 in Binghamton, NY.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,232 place SUNY Broome Community College below the $36,234 national median for Health Sciences — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 17.7x 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 $25,232 far exceeding the $11,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #46 of 48 Health Sciences programs, SUNY Broome 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.

35 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
30
Low End
35
Score
36
High End
Earnings $25,232/yr (-30% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (57% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$264K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
17.7x
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 (In-State)
$14,940
Out-of-state: $25,884
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
5.2 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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does SUNY Broome Community College's Health Sciences program score?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Should I worry about AI if I study Health Sciences at SUNY Broome Community College?
AI won't eliminate Health Sciences careers, but it may reshape them. At SUNY Broome Community College, a score of 35/100 already accounts for the 43% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
Why are Health Sciences earnings lower at SUNY Broome Community College?
Lower starting pay at SUNY Broome Community College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Can I learn Health Sciences through an apprenticeship instead of SUNY Broome Community College?
Beyond SUNY Broome 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 →