Health Sciences at UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ

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

with a mid-sized student body of 7,760 in Cranford, NJ.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $41,512 at UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ come in 15% above the national median of $36,234 for Health Sciences programs.

The 41.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

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.

With first-year pay of $41,512 far exceeding the $10,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #13 out of 48 programs, UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ's Health Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

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

52 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
48
Low End
52
Score
53
High End
Earnings $41,512/yr (15% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (57% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$434K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
41.1x
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)
$10,560
Out-of-state: $19,000
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,250
3.0 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Health Sciences careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 52/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Health Sciences at UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ?
At 52/100, UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ's Health Sciences program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
What's the AI risk for Health Sciences graduates from UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ?
AI exposure of 43% is a real factor. For UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ specifically, the gap between optimistic ($434,308) and pessimistic ($434,308) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
How affordable is Health Sciences at UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ?
Median debt of just $10,250 against $41,512/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Can I learn Health Sciences through an apprenticeship instead of UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ?
If UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ'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 →