Health and Medical Administrative Services at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Cal State Dominguez Hills delivers something healthcare administration programs rarely offer: genuinely affordable training that leads to reasonable outcomes. With just $18,250 in median debt—about half the national average for this degree—graduates enter the workforce without the financial burden that plagues most of their peers nationwide. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 means students can realistically pay off their loans in under a year of focused payments, a stark contrast to the 0.70 ratio typical for this field.

The earnings themselves won't dazzle anyone. Starting at $44,584 and growing to $49,351 after four years, this program lands squarely in the middle of the pack nationally but performs slightly better within California (60th percentile statewide). That's actually meaningful context: among 33 California programs training healthcare administrators, this ranks above average while costing considerably less. The 91% admission rate and 61% Pell grant population suggest this university serves students who might not have access to higher-ranked programs, making the affordability story even more important.

For families concerned about healthcare administration degrees that saddle graduates with $30,000+ in debt for similar earnings, Dominguez Hills offers a significantly lower-risk path into the field. You're not buying premium outcomes, but you're avoiding the debt trap that makes this degree problematic at many institutions.