Health Sciences at East Arkansas Community College

Forrest City, AR · Public · Certificate · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

a compact campus enrolling 492 students in Forrest City, AR.

Program Analysis

At $51,751 per year, Health Sciences graduates from East Arkansas Community College significantly outpace the $36,234 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

The 136.7x 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.

The median debt load of $8,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #2 out of 48 programs, East Arkansas Community College's Health Sciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

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

68 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
63
Low End
68
Score
70
High End
Earnings $51,751/yr (43% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (57% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$52K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
136.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$3,960
Out-of-state: $4,980
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,500
2.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,718
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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 East Arkansas Community College and 47 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does East Arkansas Community College's Health Sciences program score?
A score of 68/100 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?
AI exposure of 43% is a real factor. For East Arkansas Community College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($541,430) and pessimistic ($541,430) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
What's the typical debt for Health Sciences graduates from East Arkansas Community College?
Median debt of just $8,500 against $51,751/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 2 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Is East Arkansas Community College one of the best schools for Health Sciences?
The #2 ranking out of 48 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
Are there apprenticeship options for Health Sciences?
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.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →