Health and Medical Administrative Services at Friends University

Kansas healthcare administration programs show significant variation, with some graduates earning well above $70,000 while others start closer to $45,000. Based on comparable programs across the state, Friends University graduates would likely see first-year earnings around $52,000—right at the state median and notably above the $44,000 national benchmark for this bachelor's degree.

The estimated debt load of roughly $29,000 creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56, meaning graduates would owe about seven months' worth of their first year's salary. This sits slightly below the state median debt for similar programs and suggests reasonable monthly payments relative to typical entry-level healthcare administration salaries. The challenge lies in the wide earnings gap: top programs in Kansas report graduates earning $75,000, nearly 45% more than the state median.

For parents weighing this investment, the fundamentals look sound—the estimated debt burden won't be crushing, and healthcare administration remains a stable career path. However, you're working with estimates here since the actual graduate sample was too small to report, and the performance gap between Kansas programs is substantial. If your child gains admission to one of the state's higher-performing programs, the difference could be an extra $23,000 in first-year earnings. That's real money that compounds over a career.