Health and Medical Administrative Services at Concordia University-Saint Paul

Concordia-Saint Paul's healthcare administration graduates earn nearly $60,000 in their first year—36% above the national median and placing them in the 95th percentile nationally. That's remarkable positioning for a program at a school with a 75% admission rate. The $35,338 debt load is reasonable given these earnings, with graduates owing roughly seven months of salary.

Within Minnesota, the picture is more nuanced. The program ranks in the 60th percentile statewide, trailing competitors like Capella, Minnesota-Crookston, and Winona State by a slim margin. Still, Concordia graduates out-earn the state median by $8,000 annually, suggesting strong employer connections in the Twin Cities healthcare market. The modest 6% earnings growth over four years is typical for administrative roles where much of the compensation potential is realized early.

For families weighing cost versus outcomes, this program delivers exceptional value compared to the national field while remaining competitive within Minnesota's healthcare job market. The debt burden won't be crippling, and graduates enter a sector where administrative expertise is increasingly valued as healthcare systems consolidate and professionalize their operations.