Health and Medical Administrative Services at DeVry University-California

DeVry's Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelor's carries a troubling debt burden that demands careful consideration. With $54,705 in median debt—more than three times California's typical debt load for this program and nearly double the national median—graduates face financial pressure that earnings simply don't justify. Starting at $43,316 and climbing to $50,285 after four years, earnings lag both state and national averages while the debt towers above them.

The program ranks in just the 40th percentile among California healthcare administration programs, meaning 60% of comparable in-state options deliver better outcomes. National University graduates in the same field earn $64,382 initially—nearly 50% more—while several Cal State campuses match or beat DeVry's outcomes with drastically lower debt. The 16% earnings growth over four years is decent, but it doesn't overcome the initial disadvantage of owing more than a full year's starting salary.

For a family considering this program, the math is straightforward: you're paying private-school debt for below-average outcomes. With 54% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are already financially stretched. Unless DeVry offers substantially better career services, scheduling flexibility, or industry connections that justify the premium, California's public universities provide this credential at a fraction of the cost with comparable or superior earning potential.