Health and Medical Administrative Services at Georgia Military College

A debt load of $31,000 might initially seem manageable for a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, but the estimated first-year earnings of around $39,000—based on peer programs across Georgia—reveal a tighter financial picture than the national benchmark of $44,345 suggests. Similar programs in Georgia typically produce starting salaries in this range, though top performers like Reinhardt University manage nearly $50,000. The 0.79 debt-to-earnings ratio means your child would be borrowing roughly nine months' worth of their expected first-year salary, which puts this program near the national median debt level while trailing on the income side.

Healthcare administration can offer steady employment, but the gap between what comparable Georgia programs suggest ($39,000) and what the field pays nationally ($44,345) matters over a career span. If your child is committed to staying in Georgia after graduation, they should know that even the state's stronger programs rarely crack $50,000 in first-year earnings. Georgia Military College serves a substantial population of Pell-eligible students, which may indicate good affordability compared to private competitors, but without reported outcomes specific to this program, you're essentially betting on performance similar to the state median rather than the stronger outcomes seen at a handful of Georgia schools. Confirm whether graduates actually secure those administrative roles versus lower-paying clinical support positions.