Health and Medical Administrative Services at Fresno Pacific University

Fresno Pacific's Health and Medical Administrative Services program graduates earn slightly above the national median but face a notable debt disadvantage compared to other California schools. With $25,000 in student debt—substantially higher than California's $17,275 median for this program—the financial picture tilts toward concerning territory, especially given the 78th percentile debt ranking nationally. First-year earnings of $44,869 put graduates in the 60th percentile among California programs, meaning they're performing better than most in-state peers on income, but the higher-than-typical debt load undermines that advantage.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 is manageable but not exceptional, requiring graduates to dedicate about seven months of their first year's salary to cover student loans. The university serves a predominantly lower-income student body (59% receive Pell grants), which makes the above-state-average debt particularly significant—these borrowers often have less family financial cushion. Keep in mind the sample size here is quite small (under 30 graduates), so individual circumstances can swing these numbers considerably.

For parents weighing this program, the key question is whether Fresno Pacific offers specific advantages—location, faith-based mission, smaller class sizes—that justify paying more than you'd likely spend at nearby CSU campuses where debt loads run lower. The earnings outcome is respectable, but you're paying a premium in borrowed money compared to in-state alternatives.