Health and Medical Administrative Services at Herzing University-Minneapolis

Herzing University-Minneapolis charges students $35,484 in debt for a program that delivers earnings well below what other Minnesota schools achieve with less borrowing. At $30,821 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $9,000 less than the state median for this program—placing Herzing in just the 25th percentile among Minnesota health administration programs. Meanwhile, the debt load ranks in the 95th percentile nationally (meaning only 5% of programs burden students with more debt). Students at nearby Anoka Technical College earn $44,570 with lower debt, while even the state median program delivers $39,870.

The flat earnings trajectory from year one to year four is another red flag. Most graduates see no income growth over their first four years, suggesting limited advancement opportunities. This stagnation, combined with debt exceeding first-year earnings by 15%, creates a difficult financial position for graduates. Minnesota has 23 schools offering this program, and at least five deliver dramatically better outcomes—often with 40-50% higher starting salaries.

For a two-year program serving primarily lower-income students (52% receive Pell grants), these economics are particularly harsh. Parents should know their child would likely fare better at a Minnesota community or technical college, where graduates typically earn $8,000-$14,000 more annually while taking on less debt. The gap in outcomes is too substantial to ignore.