Health and Medical Administrative Services at Fisher College

Fisher College graduates in this program earn substantially more than typical healthcare administration associate degree holders—$51,420 in the first year versus a national median of just $31,719. Within Massachusetts, where healthcare administration programs cluster around $40,000, this puts Fisher in the top 20% statewide. The catch? These numbers come from a small graduating class (under 30 students), making it difficult to know whether future cohorts will see similar results.

The debt picture requires closer scrutiny. At $22,000, Fisher's loan burden sits near the national median but runs more than double the typical Massachusetts program (where the median is around $10,000). For context, Springfield Technical Community College produces similar earnings with half the debt load. Still, Fisher's debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 is manageable—graduates should be able to handle these payments even in their first year.

For families who can afford Fisher's higher price tag or secure sufficient aid, the earnings premium over community college alternatives may justify the investment. But with limited data points, this is inherently riskier than choosing a larger program with more predictable outcomes. If you're comparing options, ask Fisher directly about placement rates and which employers hire their graduates.