Health and Medical Administrative Services: is this bachelor's degree worth it?
National picture across 308 reporting college programs.
MODELED SCENARIO · Negative payoff
−$127,044 over 10 years
National scenario across reporting bachelor's degree programs, using median year-4 earnings, their institutions’ average net prices and a typical 4-year duration.
At these assumptions, the estimated earnings premium does not recover the modeled economic investment within ten years.
19.6 yrsModeled economic break-even
−49%Modeled 10-year ROI
$58,170Observed earnings · year 4
Observed national outcomes
$58,170Median reported earnings · year 4
$59,033Average reported earnings · year 5
$30,812Median federal debt
43thYear-4 earnings percentile at this credential
308Reporting programs
295With year-4 earnings
The same field can produce a different equation.
Keep the federal field fixed and compare observed outcomes at every reportable credential level. These are separate graduate cohorts—not a promise that more schooling causes the difference.
OPEN PROFILE
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
- Year-4 earnings
- $35,310
- Federal debt
- $10,500
- Reporting programs
- 590
Associate's Degree
- Year-4 earnings
- $39,604
- Federal debt
- $23,000
- Reporting programs
- 333
Bachelor's Degree
- Year-4 earnings
- $58,170
- Federal debt
- $30,812
- Reporting programs
- 308
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
- Year-4 earnings
- $106,697
- Federal debt
- $21,500
- Reporting programs
- 2
Master's Degree
- Year-4 earnings
- $87,932
- Federal debt
- Not available
- Reporting programs
- 218
Doctoral Degree
- Year-4 earnings
- $127,213
- Federal debt
- Not available
- Reporting programs
- 6
First Professional Degree
- Year-4 earnings
- $97,530
- Federal debt
- Not available
- Reporting programs
- 1
Graduate/Professional Certificate
- Year-4 earnings
- $89,687
- Federal debt
- Not available
- Reporting programs
- 6
Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
- Year-4 earnings
- $46,953
- Federal debt
- Not available
- Reporting programs
- 1
Where the middle half of programs lands
Year‑4 earnings differ by college. This band shows the 25th percentile, national median and 75th percentile among reporting programs.
Median
25th percentile$51,316National median$58,17075th percentile$68,077
295 programs report year‑4 earnings.See the spread, not just the national number.
1Georgetown University$143,6862University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$110,2043Duquesne University$95,1284George Washington University$92,8105Barry University$89,9716Baptist Health System School of Health Professions$85,1457University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg$83,5168University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown$83,5169University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$83,51610Western Governors University$82,644Observed year-4 earnings · top displayed records are not a universal ranking
Related occupations
Official CIP–SOC links add career context without claiming that every graduate enters the same job.
Medical and Health Services ManagersSOC 11-9111 · 9 crosswalk linksHealth Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · 5 crosswalk linksHealthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · 5 crosswalk linksMedical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6013 · 5 crosswalk linksMedical Records SpecialistsSOC 29-2072 · 4 crosswalk linksFirst-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support WorkersSOC 43-1011 · 3 crosswalk linksCompliance OfficersSOC 13-1041 · 2 crosswalk linksAdministrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · 1 crosswalk linksBusiness Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · 1 crosswalk linksClaims Adjusters, Examiners, and InvestigatorsSOC 13-1031 · 1 crosswalk linksComputer ProgrammersSOC 15-1251 · 1 crosswalk linksComputer User Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1232 · 1 crosswalk links
Same degree, different outcomes
Compare reported outcomes using the same federal field and credential. ROI uses each institution’s average net price as a scenario—not an individual aid offer.
| # | College | Location | Earnings, year 4 | Federal debt | 10-year ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown UniversityBachelor's Degree | Washington, DC | $143,686 | $17,500 | +187% | Strong payoff |
| 2 | University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBachelor's Degree | Chapel Hill, NC | $110,204 | Not available | +188% | Strong payoff |
| 3 | Duquesne UniversityBachelor's Degree | Pittsburgh, PA | $95,128 | Not available | +51% | Positive payoff |
| 4 | George Washington UniversityBachelor's Degree | Washington, DC | $92,810 | Not available | +47% | Positive payoff |
| 5 | Barry UniversityBachelor's Degree | Miami, FL | $89,971 | $35,375 | +66% | Positive payoff |
| 6 | Baptist Health System School of Health ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | San Antonio, TX | $85,145 | $31,731 | WithheldPrice-proxy sensitive | Not available |
| 7 | University of Pittsburgh-GreensburgBachelor's Degree | Greensburg, PA | $83,516 | $22,662 | +53% | Positive payoff |
| 8 | University of Pittsburgh-JohnstownBachelor's Degree | Johnstown, PA | $83,516 | $22,662 | +52% | Positive payoff |
| 9 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusBachelor's Degree | Pittsburgh, PA | $83,516 | $22,662 | +28% | Positive payoff |
| 10 | Western Governors UniversityBachelor's Degree | Salt Lake City, UT | $82,644 | $27,864 | +64% | Positive payoff |
| 11 | Ottawa University-OttawaBachelor's Degree | Ottawa, KS | $82,317 | $29,198 | +28% | Positive payoff |
| 12 | Ottawa University-Kansas CityBachelor's Degree | Overland Park, KS | $82,317 | $29,198 | WithheldPrice-proxy sensitive | Not available |
| 13 | Ottawa University-MilwaukeeBachelor's Degree | Brookfield, WI | $82,317 | $29,198 | WithheldPrice-proxy sensitive | Not available |
| 14 | Ottawa University-OnlineBachelor's Degree | Overland Park, KS | $82,317 | $29,198 | WithheldPrice-proxy sensitive | Not available |
| 15 | Ottawa University-SurpriseBachelor's Degree | Surprise, AZ | $82,317 | $29,198 | +19% | Positive payoff |
| 16 | Stonehill CollegeBachelor's Degree | Easton, MA | $82,254 | $26,000 | +19% | Positive payoff |
| 17 | Loyola University ChicagoBachelor's Degree | Chicago, IL | $82,040 | $23,000 | +14% | Positive payoff |
| 18 | CUNY Graduate School and University CenterBachelor's Degree | New York, NY | $81,184 | $22,272 | WithheldPrice-proxy sensitive | Not available |
| 19 | Oregon Institute of TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Klamath Falls, OR | $80,944 | Not available | +48% | Positive payoff |
| 20 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterBachelor's Degree | Lubbock, TX | $80,639 | $31,057 | WithheldPrice-proxy sensitive | Not available |
| 21 | University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireBachelor's Degree | Eau Claire, WI | $80,564 | $24,995 | +44% | Positive payoff |
| 22 | Ohio State University-Main CampusBachelor's Degree | Columbus, OH | $80,315 | $25,000 | +42% | Positive payoff |
| 23 | Northeastern University OaklandBachelor's Degree | Oakland, CA | $80,233 | $28,607 | +26% | Positive payoff |
| 24 | Northeastern UniversityBachelor's Degree | Boston, MA | $80,233 | $28,607 | +16% | Positive payoff |
| 25 | Northeastern University Professional ProgramsBachelor's Degree | Boston, MA | $80,233 | $28,607 | WithheldPrice-proxy sensitive | Not available |
| 26 | Creighton UniversityBachelor's Degree | Omaha, NE | $79,977 | $24,327 | +14% | Positive payoff |
| 27 | University of St FrancisBachelor's Degree | Joliet, IL | $79,421 | $28,135 | +48% | Positive payoff |
| 28 | Stephens CollegeBachelor's Degree | Columbia, MO | $79,407 | $48,781 | +26% | Positive payoff |
| 29 | University of Cincinnati-Main CampusBachelor's Degree | Cincinnati, OH | $77,549 | $39,352 | +15% | Positive payoff |
| 30 | James Madison UniversityBachelor's Degree | Harrisonburg, VA | $77,393 | $21,118 | +19% | Positive payoff |
| 31 | University of ScrantonBachelor's Degree | Scranton, PA | $76,932 | $27,000 | +3% | Positive payoff |
| 32 | Pacific UniversityBachelor's Degree | Forest Grove, OR | $76,880 | $24,434 | -1% | Negative payoff |
| 33 | CUNY New York City College of TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Brooklyn, NY | $76,730 | $11,000 | +58% | Positive payoff |
| 34 | Capella UniversityBachelor's Degree | Minneapolis, MN | $76,334 | $39,692 | +24% | Positive payoff |
| 35 | St. Joseph's University-New YorkBachelor's Degree | Brooklyn, NY | $76,238 | $30,812 | +22% | Positive payoff |
| 36 | Concordia University-Saint PaulBachelor's Degree | Saint Paul, MN | $75,912 | $35,338 | +22% | Positive payoff |
| 37 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State ShenangoBachelor's Degree | Sharon, PA | $75,396 | $26,000 | +20% | Positive payoff |
| 38 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh ValleyBachelor's Degree | Center Valley, PA | $75,396 | $26,000 | +20% | Positive payoff |
| 39 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State BeaverBachelor's Degree | Monaca, PA | $75,396 | $26,000 | +22% | Positive payoff |
| 40 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State HarrisburgBachelor's Degree | Middletown, PA | $75,396 | $26,000 | +11% | Positive payoff |
| 41 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State HazletonBachelor's Degree | Hazleton, PA | $75,396 | $26,000 | +21% | Positive payoff |
| 42 | Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusBachelor's Degree | University Park, PA | $75,396 | $26,000 | -2% | Negative payoff |
| 43 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont AltoBachelor's Degree | Mont Alto, PA | $75,396 | $26,000 | +18% | Positive payoff |
| 44 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State SchuylkillBachelor's Degree | Schuylkill Haven, PA | $75,396 | $26,000 | +18% | Positive payoff |
| 45 | Pennsylvania State University-World CampusBachelor's Degree | University Park, PA | $75,396 | $26,000 | +18% | Positive payoff |
| 46 | University of Minnesota-CrookstonBachelor's Degree | Crookston, MN | $75,308 | $34,393 | +32% | Positive payoff |
| 47 | University of New Hampshire-Main CampusBachelor's Degree | Durham, NH | $75,291 | $27,000 | +10% | Positive payoff |
| 48 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies OnlineBachelor's Degree | Manchester, NH | $75,291 | $27,000 | +36% | Positive payoff |
| 49 | Franklin Pierce UniversityBachelor's Degree | Rindge, NH | $75,243 | $25,085 | +5% | Positive payoff |
| 50 | University of South DakotaBachelor's Degree | Vermillion, SD | $74,816 | Not available | +15% | Positive payoff |
| 51 | Auburn UniversityBachelor's Degree | Auburn, AL | $74,392 | $25,750 | +6% | Positive payoff |
| 52 | Colorado State University GlobalBachelor's Degree | Denver, CO | $74,350 | $42,107 | +19% | Positive payoff |
| 53 | University of Washington-Seattle CampusBachelor's Degree | Seattle, WA | $73,484 | $15,000 | +21% | Positive payoff |
| 54 | Concordia University-ChicagoBachelor's Degree | River Forest, IL | $73,256 | $28,162 | +11% | Positive payoff |
| 55 | Providence CollegeBachelor's Degree | Providence, RI | $73,165 | $27,000 | -25% | Negative payoff |
| 56 | University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesBachelor's Degree | Minneapolis, MN | $72,862 | $20,271 | +13% | Positive payoff |
| 57 | Winona State UniversityBachelor's Degree | Winona, MN | $72,716 | $32,557 | +11% | Positive payoff |
| 58 | Bellevue CollegeBachelor's Degree | Bellevue, WA | $72,695 | $17,586 | +23% | Positive payoff |
| 59 | Charter Oak State CollegeBachelor's Degree | New Britain, CT | $72,446 | $28,688 | +13% | Positive payoff |
| 60 | Weber State UniversityBachelor's Degree | Ogden, UT | $71,846 | $29,576 | +21% | Positive payoff |
| 61 | Illinois State UniversityBachelor's Degree | Normal, IL | $71,707 | $21,500 | +4% | Positive payoff |
| 62 | Reinhardt UniversityBachelor's Degree | Waleska, GA | $71,691 | $26,413 | -4% | Negative payoff |
| 63 | The College of Saint ScholasticaBachelor's Degree | Duluth, MN | $71,540 | $28,000 | -9% | Negative payoff |
| 64 | Misericordia UniversityBachelor's Degree | Dallas, PA | $71,314 | $27,000 | -20% | Negative payoff |
| 65 | University of KentuckyBachelor's Degree | Lexington, KY | $70,942 | $23,375 | +2% | Positive payoff |
| 66 | Salve Regina UniversityBachelor's Degree | Newport, RI | $70,320 | Not available | -23% | Negative payoff |
| 67 | Saint Louis UniversityBachelor's Degree | Saint Louis, MO | $70,202 | $26,000 | -9% | Negative payoff |
| 68 | University of Maryland Global CampusBachelor's Degree | Adelphi, MD | $70,119 | $30,987 | -6% | Negative payoff |
| 69 | Immaculata UniversityBachelor's Degree | Immaculata, PA | $70,100 | Not available | -9% | Negative payoff |
| 70 | Lindenwood UniversityBachelor's Degree | Saint Charles, MO | $69,956 | $35,500 | -3% | Negative payoff |
| 71 | Howard UniversityBachelor's Degree | Washington, DC | $68,877 | $27,000 | -38% | Negative payoff |
| 72 | Viterbo UniversityBachelor's Degree | La Crosse, WI | $68,568 | $31,000 | -11% | Negative payoff |
| 73 | University of Minnesota-DuluthBachelor's Degree | Duluth, MN | $68,386 | $23,230 | -8% | Negative payoff |
| 74 | Towson UniversityBachelor's Degree | Towson, MD | $68,077 | $25,000 | -8% | Negative payoff |
| 75 | East Carolina UniversityBachelor's Degree | Greenville, NC | $67,732 | $24,459 | -6% | Negative payoff |
| 76 | Central Michigan UniversityBachelor's Degree | Mount Pleasant, MI | $67,117 | $27,000 | -12% | Negative payoff |
| 77 | Upper Iowa UniversityBachelor's Degree | Fayette, IA | $66,931 | $46,649 | -17% | Negative payoff |
| 78 | Fresno Pacific UniversityBachelor's Degree | Fresno, CA | $66,778 | $25,000 | -7% | Negative payoff |
| 79 | University of Illinois ChicagoBachelor's Degree | Chicago, IL | $66,694 | $20,000 | -3% | Negative payoff |
| 80 | Carroll UniversityBachelor's Degree | Waukesha, WI | $66,689 | $26,500 | -10% | Negative payoff |
| 81 | University of BaltimoreBachelor's Degree | Baltimore, MD | $66,614 | $35,588 | -8% | Negative payoff |
| 82 | Washburn UniversityBachelor's Degree | Topeka, KS | $66,325 | $26,500 | -12% | Negative payoff |
| 83 | Long Island UniversityBachelor's Degree | Brookville, NY | $66,243 | $25,000 | -32% | Negative payoff |
| 84 | Appalachian State UniversityBachelor's Degree | Boone, NC | $66,227 | $24,125 | -14% | Negative payoff |
| 85 | Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaBachelor's Degree | Winona, MN | $66,139 | $26,494 | -7% | Negative payoff |
| 86 | Mercy College of OhioBachelor's Degree | Toledo, OH | $66,015 | $41,582 | -17% | Negative payoff |
| 87 | Drexel UniversityBachelor's Degree | Philadelphia, PA | $65,999 | $30,811 | -37% | Negative payoff |
| 88 | University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeBachelor's Degree | Milwaukee, WI | $65,400 | $29,665 | -15% | Negative payoff |
| 89 | Bellevue UniversityBachelor's Degree | Bellevue, NE | $65,242 | $30,935 | -19% | Negative payoff |
| 90 | University of Nevada-Las VegasBachelor's Degree | Las Vegas, NV | $64,926 | $20,300 | -10% | Negative payoff |
| 91 | California State University, Long BeachBachelor's Degree | Long Beach, CA | $64,633 | $12,936 | -11% | Negative payoff |
| 92 | National Louis UniversityBachelor's Degree | Chicago, IL | $64,430 | $36,305 | -16% | Negative payoff |
| 93 | Missouri Baptist UniversityBachelor's Degree | Saint Louis, MO | $64,348 | $31,318 | -33% | Negative payoff |
| 94 | Davenport UniversityBachelor's Degree | Grand Rapids, MI | $64,247 | $50,407 | -23% | Negative payoff |
| 95 | Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionBachelor's Degree | Marion, IN | $64,036 | $41,995 | -30% | Negative payoff |
| 96 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalBachelor's Degree | Marion, IN | $64,036 | $41,995 | -23% | Negative payoff |
| 97 | Fisher CollegeBachelor's Degree | Boston, MA | $63,505 | $36,000 | -35% | Negative payoff |
| 98 | Southern New Hampshire UniversityBachelor's Degree | Manchester, NH | $63,292 | $35,924 | -44% | Negative payoff |
| 99 | College of Our Lady of the ElmsBachelor's Degree | Chicopee, MA | $62,641 | $27,000 | -29% | Negative payoff |
| 100 | Roberts Wesleyan UniversityBachelor's Degree | Rochester, NY | $62,455 | $38,542 | -36% | Negative payoff |
This page keeps the field and credential level fixed. Federal categories can still combine multiple catalog programs or concentrations. Automated ROI is limited to associate and bachelor’s degrees because institution-wide annual net price is not a reliable proxy for short certificate prices. ROI is an illustrative scenario, not a federal determination.