Health and Medical Administrative Services at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria graduates earn about $7,000 less than the national median for medical administrative programs, landing in just the 12th percentile nationwide. While this middle-of-the-pack performance within Louisiana (40th percentile) might seem reassuring, Louisiana's baseline is already significantly below the national standard—the state median is $27,650 compared to $31,719 nationally. Even measured against Louisiana programs, this school's graduates earn less than the state median while carrying debt slightly below it.

The financial math is particularly challenging here. With graduates earning just $24,478 while owing $31,750, your child would start their career owing more than a full year's salary. Most financial aid advisors suggest keeping student debt below annual salary, ideally well below. For context, Delgado Community College graduates in this same field earn nearly $10,000 more annually, making their similar debt load far more manageable. Given that 81% of Blue Cliff-Alexandria students receive Pell grants, many families here are taking on substantial debt relative to limited household resources.

Unless your child has compelling reasons to attend this specific campus—perhaps geographic constraints or unique program features—they'd likely achieve better financial outcomes at Delgado or by exploring community college options that combine lower debt with stronger earning potential in healthcare administration roles.