Health and Medical Administrative Services at Frostburg State University

Frostburg's estimated $33,267 debt load for this healthcare administration bachelor's degree sits close to the national median, while first-year earnings based on comparable Maryland programs suggest around $52,240—a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64 that falls within manageable territory. However, it's crucial to understand that these figures come from just four similar programs across Maryland, not from Frostburg's actual graduates in this major, so there's inherent uncertainty about outcomes here.

The estimated earnings do exceed the national median for this field by nearly $8,000, which reflects Maryland's stronger healthcare job market. That said, when you look at the state's programs with reported data—schools like Coppin State and University of Baltimore—those graduates are earning $54,000 to $55,000 in their first year. If Frostburg's outcomes track closer to the lower end of Maryland's range, the value proposition weakens considerably given the debt load.

The practical concern is straightforward: you're making an investment decision with limited visibility into this specific program's track record. The 89% admission rate and one-third Pell enrollment suggest Frostburg serves a broad student population, but without actual graduate outcomes, you can't know whether this program delivers the networking, clinical connections, or curriculum that translates to stronger job placements. If your child can access one of Maryland's programs with verified earnings data in the $50,000+ range, that reduces the guesswork significantly.