Health and Medical Administrative Services at Berkeley College-Woodland Park

Berkeley College-Woodland Park graduates start at $40,735—about $4,600 below both the national median and the New Jersey average for this degree. More concerning is the debt load: at nearly $46,000, it's substantially higher than the state median of $39,646 and 48% above the national benchmark. You're looking at debt that exceeds first-year earnings, which creates immediate financial pressure for new graduates.

The 12% earnings growth over four years brings salaries to $45,763, which helps close the gap but doesn't erase the initial disadvantage. Within New Jersey, this program ranks near the middle (40th percentile), trailing significantly behind Rutgers campuses where graduates earn roughly $50,000. The difference matters: that $9,000 gap compounds over a career and affects how quickly graduates can pay down their loans. With 60% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are already stretching financially.

The fundamental issue is paying premium debt for below-average outcomes. If your child is set on healthcare administration and Berkeley offers specific geographic or scheduling advantages, the 12% earnings trajectory shows some promise. But Rutgers—likely at lower cost for in-state students—delivers meaningfully better results. The numbers suggest exploring state schools first before committing to Berkeley's price tag for this particular program.