Health and Medical Administrative Services at Berkeley College-New York

Berkeley College's health administration program charges premium prices for middle-tier outcomes. While graduates earn $49,284 initially—beating both national and state medians—they're taking on $47,366 in debt, nearly double what's typical for this field in New York. That debt load essentially eats up a full year's salary, and the earnings picture doesn't improve to offset it: four years out, graduates actually earn slightly less than they did at graduation.

The program ranks in the 60th percentile among New York's 29 health administration bachelor's programs, meaning you're paying significantly more debt for middle-of-the-pack results. CUNY's New York City College of Technology graduates earn $63,667—nearly 30% more—presumably with far less debt at a public institution. Even nearby St. Joseph's University produces similar earnings to Berkeley at likely lower cost.

For a program serving 54% Pell-eligible students, this debt burden is particularly concerning. The nearly 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio means new graduates face tough financial choices even while meeting loan payments. Unless Berkeley is offering substantial scholarships that dramatically reduce that $47,366 sticker price, families should seriously explore CUNY options or other private schools in the state that deliver comparable or better earnings without requiring students to shoulder double the typical debt load.