Health and Medical Administrative Services at Ave Maria University

Drawing from 18 similar programs across Florida, this bachelor's degree typically launches graduates at around $39,700—about $4,600 below the national median for healthcare administration programs. That's meaningful when you're carrying an estimated $47,375 in debt, which puts Ave Maria above both the state median ($42,867) and significantly above the national median ($30,998) for this field.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.19 means borrowing more than a full year's salary, which creates real pressure on monthly budgets during precisely the years when many graduates are establishing themselves professionally. Healthcare administration programs at Florida schools vary enormously in outcomes—some Barry University graduates earn over $60,000 in their first year, while others cluster in the low-40s. Without specific data from Ave Maria's program, you're making a financial commitment based on what peer institutions typically deliver, not what this particular program has demonstrated.

For a field where the national earnings picture sits in the mid-40s, starting in the high-30s while managing nearly $50,000 in debt isn't catastrophic, but it's tight. If your child is certain about healthcare administration and specifically drawn to Ave Maria's environment, understand you're likely paying a premium (in both tuition and interest) compared to programs with lower debt loads. Request Ave Maria's actual placement rates and starting salaries before committing—estimates from peer programs can only tell you so much.