Health and Medical Administrative Services at Hastings College

A bachelor's in Health and Medical Administrative Services typically produces modest returns, and the estimates for Hastings suggest this pattern holds here too. Based on similar programs nationally, first-year earnings around $44,345 would put graduates nearly $10,000 behind what peers at Bellevue University report earning. The estimated debt load of $33,345 exceeds both the national median for this major and what other Nebraska programs typically produce, creating a 0.75 debt-to-earnings ratio that stretches the monthly budget more than it should for an administrative role.

Nebraska's healthcare market actually supports stronger outcomes in this field—the state median sits at $49,359, nearly $5,000 higher than what comparable programs nationally produce. That gap matters because it suggests graduates from established Nebraska programs benefit from regional employer networks and reputation that may not extend to smaller programs. With only five schools in the state offering this degree, the competition for recognition is real.

The core question is whether Hastings can deliver outcomes closer to Nebraska's stronger programs or if graduates end up tracking with the national average while carrying above-average debt. Without actual data from this program's graduates, you're betting on how well a small college with limited track record in this field can place students into healthcare administration roles. That's a meaningful uncertainty when the estimated debt requires several years of disciplined repayment even under the best-case scenario.