Health and Medical Administrative Services at Concordia University-Chicago

Concordia University-Chicago's Health and Medical Administrative Services program punches well above its weight, delivering first-year earnings of $65,314—nearly 50% higher than the national median and 40% above the Illinois median for this degree. Among 21 Illinois programs, this ranks in the 80th percentile, trailing only University of St. Francis and Loyola, but at a fraction of what those private universities typically cost. This represents an exceptionally strong outcome for a school with a 93% admission rate serving a substantial population of Pell-eligible students.

The $28,162 debt load sits right at the Illinois median and below the national average, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43—manageable by any standard. Graduates should comfortably handle these loans on their starting salaries. The modest 4% earnings growth over four years is the only pause point here, suggesting these graduates may reach their ceiling relatively quickly, but they're starting from a high enough base that this matters less than it would in lower-earning programs.

For families comparing options, this program delivers top-tier outcomes without requiring elite credentials for admission. You're getting 80th-percentile results in Illinois at middle-of-the-pack debt levels. That's a compelling value proposition, especially if your child doesn't have the profile for more selective schools or if you're trying to avoid the six-figure debt that often comes with comparable programs at institutions like Loyola.