Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$50,509

Est. from MO median (9 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$32,955

Est. from MO median (6 programs)

Analysis

Healthcare administration programs in Missouri cluster tightly around $50,000 in first-year earnings, and this program's estimated outcomes—$50,509 in earnings against $32,955 in debt—place it squarely in that middle tier. Based on comparable programs statewide, graduates here would be looking at a debt load equal to about eight months of their first-year salary, which sits comfortably below the threshold where loan payments typically become burdensome.

What's harder to gauge is whether Central Methodist's extended studies format delivers the same employment outcomes as its Missouri competitors. The top-performing programs in the state, like St. Louis College of Health Careers and Columbia College, report actual earnings in the $54,000-$58,000 range—suggesting there may be meaningful variation in how different schools prepare students for healthcare administration roles. The $32,955 debt estimate, while slightly above Missouri's median for these programs, isn't alarming for a bachelor's degree, but it does mean starting with a loan payment likely in the $350-$400 monthly range.

For anxious parents, the key question is whether this specific program—delivered through a college of graduate and extended studies—can match the outcomes of Missouri's better-documented programs. The debt-to-earnings fundamentals look manageable based on peer performance, but without this school's actual graduate data, you're betting on their ability to deliver similar results to the state average.

Where Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (21 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended StudiesFayette	$6,960	$50,509*	—	$32,955*	—
St Louis College of Health Careers-FentonFenton	—	$58,129*	—	$38,770*	0.67
Columbia CollegeColumbia	$24,326	$54,190*	$57,468	$34,591*	0.64
Missouri Baptist UniversitySaint Louis	$33,122	$53,555*	—	$31,318*	0.58
Park UniversityParkville	$16,400	$51,009*	$44,203	$22,882*	0.45
Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles	$21,100	$50,509*	$49,588	$35,500*	0.70
National Median	—	$44,345*	—	$30,998*	0.70

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.