Health and Medical Administrative Services at Central Christian College of Kansas

Central Christian's healthcare administration program charges $48,000 in median debt—64% more than the typical Kansas program—yet delivers earnings that lag significantly behind in-state alternatives. While graduates start at $39,637, they're earning less four years later ($35,869), a troubling reversal when they should be gaining career traction. Compare this to Washburn University, where graduates earn $52,016, or Ottawa University's impressive $75,385.

The numbers place this program in the bottom quarter both nationally and within Kansas, a concerning position given Kansas students have multiple stronger options nearby. The debt burden is particularly steep: graduates owe 55% more than peers across the state, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.21 that means over a year's salary goes toward repayment. That gap between borrowing and earning power compounds when income actually declines over the first four years rather than grows.

The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift with more data, but the pattern is clear enough to warrant serious hesitation. At nearly $50,000 in debt for a degree that produces below-average earnings in a state where better options exist, this program represents a financial risk that's hard to justify. Kansas families should explore the alternatives—particularly Washburn or Ottawa—before committing to this investment.