Health Sciences at North Country Community College

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

a compact campus enrolling 762 students in Saranac Lake, NY.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $50,293 put North Country Community College's Health Sciences program 39% above the national median of $36,234 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

With a 40.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health Sciences career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

With first-year pay of $50,293 far exceeding the $12,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

North Country Community College ranks #10 among 48 Health Sciences programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

For students considering alternatives, 3 registered apprenticeship programs align with Health Sciences careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

55 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
51
Low End
55
Score
56
High End
Earnings $50,293/yr (39% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (57% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$526K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
40.1x
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)
$13,124
Out-of-state: $27,468
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
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

How does North Country Community College's Health Sciences program score?
A score of 55/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Health Sciences field.
Should I worry about AI if I study Health Sciences at North Country Community College?
AI exposure of 43% is a real factor. For North Country Community College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($526,176) and pessimistic ($526,176) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
What's the typical debt for Health Sciences graduates from North Country Community College?
At $12,500 in median debt, Health Sciences graduates from North Country Community College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Why does North Country Community College rank so high for Health Sciences?
Ranked #10 of 48 programs nationally, North Country Community College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Are there apprenticeship options for Health Sciences?
If North Country 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 →