Health and Medical Administrative Services at Georgetown University

Georgetown graduates from this healthcare administration program earn nearly 70% more than the national median right out of the gate, with starting salaries around $74,000 that jump to nearly $109,000 within four years. That's exceptional performance compared to the 589 schools offering this degree nationwide, placing Georgetown in the 95th percentile. The $17,500 in median debt is less than a quarter of first-year earnings—a ratio that most programs would envy.

The caveat here is sample size: with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, these numbers could shift significantly with just a few high or low earners. Washington DC also has only three schools offering this program, so the 60th percentile state ranking doesn't mean much in context. What matters more is that Georgetown's brand and network in DC—where healthcare policy, administration, and major health systems intersect—translates into real career momentum. The 47% earnings growth over four years suggests graduates are advancing quickly into management roles.

For a child interested in healthcare administration rather than clinical care, this program offers a clear path to six-figure earnings with manageable debt. The small cohort size actually means more personalized attention and networking opportunities at a school where 13% admission rates signal highly selective peers. Just understand that with limited data, individual outcomes may vary more than at larger programs.