Health and Medical Administrative Services at Cleary University

Healthcare administration programs in Michigan cluster tightly around $41,000-44,000 in first-year earnings, but the debt picture varies dramatically. While similar programs statewide typically graduate students with about $30,000 in loans, Cleary's estimated $39,444 figure pushes nearly $10,000 higher—meaning this bachelor's degree would cost roughly what you earn in your first year. That's a manageable but tight ratio, especially when peer programs like Davenport show it's possible to start at $52,000 with comparable credentials.

The gap matters because healthcare administration jobs typically don't see explosive salary growth in early years. Based on patterns in similar Michigan programs, you're looking at steady work in a growing field, but starting around the state median with above-median debt creates less cushion for loan repayment and other financial goals. The difference between a 0.95 debt ratio and the sub-0.75 ratio you'd see at state universities compounds over the critical first few years of career building.

If Cleary offers specific advantages—location flexibility, smaller class sizes, or scheduling that works for your family—the premium might make sense. But with multiple Michigan programs producing similar or better outcomes at lower cost, you'll want concrete reasons why this particular program justifies the additional borrowing beyond the baseline.