Health and Medical Administrative Services at Brookline College-Albuquerque

Healthcare administration programs typically launch graduates into steady mid-level administrative roles, but the financial picture here warrants careful scrutiny. Based on comparable programs nationally, this degree carries an estimated $48,425 in debt—about 56% higher than the $31,000 median for healthcare administration bachelor's programs across the country. That debt load against first-year earnings of roughly $44,000 creates a 1.09 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would owe more than a full year's salary before taxes.

The four-year earnings figure of $42,775 actually sits below the first-year estimate, which is unusual and suggests either inconsistent data or that this field doesn't reward experience as quickly as others. For a family where 52% of students qualify for Pell grants, that higher-than-typical debt matters significantly. Healthcare administration roles exist across New Mexico's hospital systems and medical practices, but the salary ceiling appears relatively fixed—you're looking at administrative coordinator or office manager positions, not executive-track roles.

Given that only two schools in New Mexico offer this program and neither has sufficient graduate data for direct comparison, families should investigate actual placement outcomes directly from the school. The elevated debt relative to national peers, combined with flat earnings growth, suggests this investment requires strong job placement support and clear career pathways to justify the cost.