Health and Medical Administrative Services at DeVry University-Ohio

DeVry's health administration program costs significantly more than typical Ohio community colleges while delivering middle-of-the-pack results. Though graduates earn about $6,000 above the national median—placing this in the 81st percentile nationally—the $37,717 in debt eclipses nearly every competitor in the state. For context, Cuyahoga Community College graduates earn $4,000 more annually while carrying far less debt, and Cincinnati State produces similar earnings outcomes at roughly half the borrowing cost.

The 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates start with debt equal to their entire first-year salary, a burden that becomes harder to justify when earnings actually decline slightly by year four. This flat trajectory is common in administrative roles but problematic when paired with above-market debt loads. The program serves a majority low-income population (55% on Pell grants), making this debt burden particularly concerning.

For families comparing options, Ohio's community college system offers multiple pathways into healthcare administration with comparable or better earnings and dramatically lower debt. Unless DeVry provides specific advantages like flexible scheduling for working adults that justify the premium, the math here favors the state's public alternatives. The relatively high admission rate suggests accessibility isn't the differentiator—cost structure is the real issue.