Health and Medical Administrative Services at Herzing University-Kenosha

This certificate program faces a significant Wisconsin problem: its graduates earn nearly $6,000 less than the state median for medical administrative roles, landing in just the 25th percentile statewide. That gap is stark when you see Wisconsin's technical colleges—Madison Area Tech graduates earn $43,237 in similar roles, 55% more than Herzing's $27,871. While the debt load of $22,135 sits well below the national median, it's still 48% higher than what Wisconsin students typically carry for this credential.

The stable earnings pattern around $27,000 suggests graduates find administrative positions quickly, but those roles don't offer much growth trajectory. For a state where this field typically pays better, Herzing's outcomes are puzzling. The program serves a predominantly Pell-eligible population (62%), yet students would likely fare better financially at one of Wisconsin's public technical colleges, where they'd graduate with less debt and significantly higher earning potential.

If your child is set on healthcare administration in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Technical College System offers demonstrably stronger returns. This Herzing certificate costs more and delivers less than state alternatives—a combination that's hard to justify when Madison, Northeast, or Fox Valley technical colleges are accessible options with outcomes that better reflect Wisconsin's healthcare job market.