Health and Medical Administrative Services at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

CUNY Graduate School delivers something unusual in health administration: graduates earning $58,033 their first year while carrying just $22,272 in debt. That 0.38 debt-to-earnings ratio means a graduate could theoretically pay off their entire loan balance in under five months of their first-year salary—exceptional by any measure. While this program ranks in the 95th percentile nationally, its 60th percentile standing among New York programs reflects just how competitive the state's healthcare administration job market is, with graduates across the state earning significantly more than the national median.

The real story here is value engineering. Most health administration programs nationally saddle students with over $30,000 in debt while delivering median earnings of just $44,345. CUNY flips that equation: lower debt, higher earnings. For a family weighing options, this matters more than prestigious rankings. A CUNY graduate takes home meaningful income immediately while competitors are managing loan payments that consume a much larger share of their earnings. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) suggests program stability without overcrowding.

For New York families, this program offers a straightforward path into healthcare administration without the financial strain. Yes, a handful of programs like CUNY NYC College of Technology show higher first-year earnings, but the debt-to-earnings balance here positions graduates for faster financial independence. That's what makes this work as an investment.