Health and Medical Administrative Services at Herzing University-Birmingham

Herzing University-Birmingham's health administration program saddles graduates with debt levels far exceeding what peers at other Alabama schools face—$47,375 versus a state median of $38,210—while delivering earnings that barely match state averages. First-year graduates earn $39,231, ranking at just the 40th percentile statewide, which means you're paying private school debt for middle-of-the-pack outcomes. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.21 is particularly concerning given that two-thirds of students here receive Pell grants, indicating many families are taking on this burden with limited resources.

The 16% earnings growth to $45,666 by year four helps somewhat, but even that figure trails the national median for this field by several thousand dollars. When Auburn University graduates start at $45,291—higher than Herzing's four-year mark—and UAB matches Herzing's outcomes at presumably lower cost as a public institution, the value proposition becomes difficult to justify. Columbia Southern shows the field can reach $51,000+ in Alabama, making Herzing's performance look even more middling.

For families considering this program, understand that you're financing above-average debt for below-average results in a field where better options exist in-state. Unless Herzing offers specific scheduling flexibility or support services that other programs can't match, the numbers suggest looking at UAB or Auburn first. At minimum, calculate whether that $47,375 debt load is manageable on a $39,000 starting salary—for most families, it won't be.