Health and Medical Administrative Services at Berkeley College-New York

Berkeley College's healthcare administration associate degree produces earnings that beat national averages but fall short within New York's competitive healthcare market. Starting at $33,914, graduates earn more than most programs nationwide (61st percentile), yet land below the state median—ranking 40th percentile among New York's 37 programs. That gap matters in a high-cost-of-living state where the median student here leaves with $26,949 in debt.

The debt burden itself isn't alarming at 0.79 times first-year earnings, and the 18% earnings growth to nearly $40,000 by year four suggests steady career progression. However, the top programs in New York—including nearby community colleges like Nassau—produce starting salaries exceeding $44,000, a $10,000 advantage that compounds over time. For a family comparing options within New York, particularly those eligible for in-state tuition at CUNY or SUNY schools, this performance gap is significant.

With 54% of students receiving Pell grants, Berkeley serves many families where modest earnings differences matter enormously. The program delivers reasonable national value, but if your student can access one of New York's higher-performing programs—several of which are public institutions with lower tuition—that alternative deserves serious consideration before committing to Berkeley's price point.