Health and Medical Administrative Services at Herzing University-Brookfield

Herzing University-Brookfield's healthcare administration program leaves graduates earning roughly $7,600 less than the typical Wisconsin graduate in this field—a significant gap that places it in just the 25th percentile statewide. The first-year median of $39,231 trails not only state competitors but also the national median by over $5,000. Meanwhile, graduates carry $47,375 in debt, about 50% higher than both state and national medians for this degree. That debt burden exceeds first-year earnings, creating immediate financial pressure that rivals like UW-Eau Claire and UW-Parkside don't impose on their students.

The 16% earnings growth to $45,666 by year four helps, but doesn't close the fundamental gap. Even with that improvement, graduates still earn less than peers from comparable Wisconsin programs earned in their first year out of school. For a 91% acceptance rate institution where 60% of students receive Pell grants—suggesting many families are already financially stretched—this debt-to-outcomes ratio creates real risk.

If healthcare administration is the goal, Wisconsin families have notably better options. The state's public universities deliver similar credentials with stronger earnings potential and considerably less debt. Unless Herzing offers specific scheduling flexibility or career support that justifies the premium, the numbers suggest looking elsewhere within Wisconsin's 19 programs first.