Health and Medical Administrative Services at Drexel University

Drexel's graduates in this program start strong—well above both national and state averages—but their earnings actually decline over the first four years, dropping from $54,322 to $51,645. That backward trajectory is unusual and worth understanding. While Drexel ranks in the 85th percentile nationally, it sits right at the state median (60th percentile), meaning there are several Pennsylvania programs delivering better outcomes, including Elizabethtown at $85,000+ and the University of Pittsburgh campuses in the mid-$50,000s.

The debt picture is reasonable at $30,811, translating to a manageable 0.57 debt-to-earnings ratio at graduation. This isn't a crushing debt burden, but combined with stagnant earnings growth, it means your child will be paying off these loans while their salary isn't increasing—and may even be decreasing as they switch jobs or roles early in their career.

If your child is considering healthcare administration in Pennsylvania, Drexel provides a solid foundation with strong initial placement, but the earnings plateau suggests limited advancement in those first critical years. Before committing, compare the co-op opportunities and career pathways Drexel emphasizes against the stronger long-term outcomes at competing Pennsylvania programs. The difference between a stable trajectory and a declining one could mean thousands of dollars over a career.