Health and Medical Administrative Services at Gardner-Webb University

Gardner-Webb's Health and Medical Administrative Services program shows modest first-year earnings of $39,472—below the national median but slightly above North Carolina's state median. While landing at the 60th percentile among NC programs suggests middle-of-the-pack performance statewide, graduates here earn substantially less than peers from UNC-Chapel Hill ($50k) or even University of Mount Olive ($44k). The national ranking at just the 24th percentile reveals this program underperforms compared to similar programs across the country.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $24,312, graduates borrow less than both state and national medians, keeping the debt-to-earnings ratio at a manageable 0.62. That means roughly seven months of gross income to cover total debt—not ideal, but workable. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift significantly year to year, making this snapshot less reliable than data from larger programs.

For families considering this program, understand that healthcare administration roles often require additional credentials or experience to reach higher earning potential. If your child is committed to this field and Gardner-Webb offers strong institutional fit, the controlled debt load provides breathing room. But if maximizing early career earnings is the priority, other North Carolina options deliver better initial returns on a similar investment.