Health and Medical Administrative Services at Baker College

Baker College's Health and Medical Administrative Services program sits squarely in the middle of Michigan's healthcare administration landscape—not a standout, but not a disaster either. Starting earnings of $40,114 land below both the national median ($44,345) and Michigan's state median ($41,428), placing graduates in the 40th percentile statewide. When top Michigan programs like Davenport and Ferris State deliver starting salaries above $44,000, Baker's outcomes lag by roughly $4,000 annually—money that compounds significantly over a career.

The debt picture presents the bigger concern. At $39,444, graduates carry nearly $10,000 more debt than the typical Michigan healthcare administration graduate and $8,500 more than the national median. This creates an almost 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe nearly their entire first year's salary. Four years out, earnings climb modestly to $42,188—decent growth but not enough to dramatically improve the financial burden. Meanwhile, programs like Davenport pair higher earnings with comparable or lower debt loads.

For families watching finances closely, Baker's value proposition depends heavily on alternatives. If your child can access one of Michigan's public universities or Davenport at similar cost, those programs deliver measurably better returns. Baker works best as a fallback option when other doors close, but the combination of below-average earnings and above-average debt means graduates will spend years digging out rather than building wealth.