Health and Medical Administrative Services at Herzing University-Minneapolis

This program lands in the bottom quarter for Minnesota healthcare administration graduates, with first-year earnings of $39,231 falling $13,000 short of the state median and nearly $20,000 below top programs like Capella and Winona State. That gap matters because Minnesota's healthcare administration market typically pays well—the state median exceeds the national median by nearly $8,000. Graduates here are missing out on that premium.

The debt picture compounds the problem. At $47,375, borrowers carry roughly $13,000 more than the Minnesota average and $16,000 above the national benchmark. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.21, graduates start their careers owing more than their annual salary—a tight spot when monthly loan payments kick in. While earnings do grow 16% by year four, reaching $45,666, that still trails what many Minnesota peers earn right out of school.

For families comparing options, this comes down to price. If your child can attend at significantly lower cost than the typical graduate—perhaps through employer tuition assistance or substantial grants—the outcome becomes more manageable. But at full sticker price, other Minnesota programs deliver better starting positions without the debt burden. Given that half the student body receives Pell grants, many families here are borrowing heavily for below-average results in a state known for strong healthcare administration salaries.