Health Sciences at Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA · Public · Associate Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

with a mid-sized student body of 11,312 in Philadelphia, PA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,447 track close to the $36,234 national median for Health Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 35.5x 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.

At $10,750 in median debt against $31,447 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #31 out of 48 programs, Community College of Philadelphia's financial outcomes for Health Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

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

44 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
44
Score
46
High End
Earnings $31,447/yr (-13% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (57% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$329K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
35.5x
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)
$9,264
Out-of-state: $24,880
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,750
4.1 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

Health Sciences opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

Read the full Health Sciences career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Health Sciences at Community College of Philadelphia?
A score of 44/100 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 $329,005 in decade earnings vs $329,005 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can I learn Health Sciences through an apprenticeship instead of Community College of Philadelphia?
There are 3 registered apprenticeships connected to Health Sciences occupations, such as Community Health Worker and Community Health Worker. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
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