Health and Medical Administrative Services at Herzing University-Tampa

The earnings picture here is stagnant—graduates earn essentially the same amount four years out as they did immediately after completing the program. At roughly $30,800, these numbers sit right at Florida's median for health administration associates degrees but trail the national average by nearly $900. More concerning is the debt load of $35,484, which ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally (meaning 95% of similar programs leave students with less debt). When you're borrowing more than you'll earn in your first year, the math gets uncomfortable fast, especially when earnings show no growth trajectory.

That said, there's a silver lining in the state comparison. While Herzing's debt is significantly higher than Florida's median of $25,924, its graduates do perform at the 60th percentile within the state—meaning they out-earn graduates from 60% of Florida's health administration programs. The top programs in the state (like St. Petersburg College at $43,895) demonstrate there's clearly a ceiling this program isn't reaching, but you're also not at the bottom of the pack.

For parents weighing this investment: the debt burden is the real issue. You're looking at monthly payments that will strain a $30,000 salary, and the lack of earnings growth suggests limited advancement opportunities. If your child is set on this field, exploring less expensive options—particularly Florida's community colleges offering similar programs—would deliver similar outcomes with substantially less financial risk.