Health and Medical Administrative Services at Herzing University-Kenosha

Herzing-Kenosha graduates in this program face a challenging financial equation: they're taking on $35,484 in debt—well above both the national median ($23,000) and Wisconsin's median ($22,650)—while earning roughly $31,000 annually, with virtually no growth over the first four years. That debt burden ranks in the 95th percentile nationally, meaning only 5% of similar programs saddle students with more debt. Meanwhile, earnings land below the middle of the pack both nationally (44th percentile) and within Wisconsin (40th percentile), where the state median sits about $3,300 higher.

The comparison to Wisconsin's technical colleges is particularly striking. Graduates from Western Technical College earn $41,510—nearly $11,000 more annually—while several other technical colleges in the state produce earnings in the $35,000-$39,000 range. Given that this is an associate's degree program where students might expect to enter the workforce quickly with manageable debt, the combination of above-average borrowing and below-average earnings creates a payback period that could stretch well beyond what similar programs typically require.

For a family weighing this investment, the numbers suggest looking hard at Wisconsin's technical college alternatives, which consistently deliver stronger earnings outcomes at lower debt levels. Unless location-specific factors make Herzing the only viable option, other programs in the state appear to offer substantially better value for students preparing for medical administrative roles.