Health and Medical Administrative Services at Herzing University-New Orleans

Herzing University-New Orleans graduates from this program face a troubling financial equation: they're borrowing more than they'll earn in their first year, with debt of $35,484 against starting pay around $30,800. That 1.15 debt-to-earnings ratio would be more palatable if earnings climbed over time, but four years out, graduates are making essentially the same amount—actually $129 less per year.

Within Louisiana, this program performs reasonably well, landing in the 60th percentile for earnings and beating the state median by about $3,000. However, that context matters less when the debt burden is among the highest in the country—this program ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally for debt, meaning 95% of similar programs saddle students with less debt. You're paying $11,500 more in debt than the national median for this credential, and nearly $3,500 more than Louisiana's typical program debt.

The real concern is that 72% of students here receive Pell grants, suggesting many families are already financially stretched before taking on this debt load. At these earnings levels, managing monthly loan payments will be genuinely difficult. If healthcare administration appeals to your child, Delgado Community College's program produces graduates earning $33,664—higher pay with likely lower debt at a community college. Unless Herzing offers specific placement advantages you can verify, the debt burden here creates unnecessary financial pressure for a credential that shows no earnings momentum.