Health and Medical Administrative Services at Herzing University-Brookfield

Herzing University-Brookfield graduates from this program earn about $31,000 and carry $35,500 in debt—meaning students owe more than they earn in their first year. That's a particularly tough starting point when you consider that Wisconsin technical colleges offer the same credential with better outcomes: Fox Valley Tech grads earn $39,000, and Western Tech grads clear $41,000. The debt picture is even more concerning: Herzing's $35,500 is 57% higher than the Wisconsin median of $22,650 and ranks in the 5th percentile nationally (meaning 95% of similar programs carry less debt).

The flat earnings trajectory is another red flag. Graduates make essentially the same amount four years out as they do in their first year, while the median Wisconsin program delivers $34,000. The program serves a predominantly low-income student body (60% receive Pell grants), yet burdens them with debt loads that significantly exceed their earning potential.

For what you'll pay here, you could attend a Wisconsin technical college and graduate with roughly half the debt and 25-30% higher earnings. Unless there are compelling personal reasons to choose Herzing—location constraints, scheduling flexibility—the state's technical college system offers substantially better value for the same career path.