Health and Medical Administrative Services at Ferris State University

Ferris State's health administration program posts impressive national numbers—94th percentile earnings—but the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift dramatically with just a few data points. That said, graduates start at nearly $40,000 and climb to $43,268 within four years, both well above the national median of $31,719. The debt load of $27,250 is higher than typical for Michigan programs (state median: $22,778), but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68 remains reasonable for an associate degree.

The state-level picture is more nuanced. At the 60th percentile among Michigan programs, Ferris performs solidly but doesn't dominate its home state the way it does nationally. It outearns Baker College and Delta College by meaningful margins, though trails Davenport slightly. For a school with an 81% admission rate serving a significant population of Pell grant recipients, these outcomes suggest the program successfully prepares students for immediate employment in medical administration roles.

The limited sample size is the real wildcard here. If your child would be comfortable with that uncertainty, the trajectory looks promising—steady earnings growth and manageable debt. But if you prefer programs with more established track records, larger Michigan community colleges might offer more predictable outcomes, even if their earnings ceiling appears lower.