Health and Medical Administrative Services at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green delivers solidly middle-of-the-pack results for healthcare administration students, with graduates earning $44,655 initially and $54,093 by year four. That 21% earnings growth is promising and lands them above the state median of $42,663. Within Ohio, this program ranks in the 60th percentile—respectable but trailing the state's top performers like UC and Ohio State by about $10,000-$13,000 annually. The $25,750 debt load matches the state median exactly and sits well below the national average of $31,000, yielding a manageable 0.58 debt-to-earnings ratio.

The practical picture here is straightforward: your child would enter healthcare administration with less debt than most peers nationally while earning slightly above the state average. The steady earnings progression suggests career advancement opportunities exist, though those starting at $57,000+ from Cincinnati or Ohio State have a clear head start. Given Bowling Green's 81% admission rate and accessibility, this represents a reasonable path into healthcare management without the financial strain many programs create.

For families prioritizing lower debt and stable career prospects in Ohio's healthcare sector, this works. But if your child can gain admission to one of Ohio's top-tier programs, the $10,000+ salary differential compounds significantly over a career and may justify slightly higher debt levels.