Health and Medical Administrative Services at Hunter Business School

Hunter Business School's Health and Medical Administrative Services program stands out as a genuine bargain in New York's competitive landscape. While graduates earn $32,968 in their first year—well above both the national median ($27,783) and New York's median ($28,135)—the real story is the exceptionally low debt burden of just $6,333. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.19, meaning graduates can theoretically pay off their loans in under three months of work.

The program ranks in the 89th percentile nationally for earnings, though it sits at the 60th percentile within New York state, where medical administrative roles generally pay more. What makes this particularly attractive is the debt picture: while the national median debt for similar programs is $10,372 and New York's median is a hefty $16,467, Hunter keeps costs dramatically lower. The 65% Pell Grant recipient rate suggests the school serves working-class students who benefit most from this low-debt approach.

The slight earnings decline from year one to year four (-2%) is minimal and likely reflects the nature of administrative roles rather than poor program outcomes. For families seeking affordable entry into healthcare administration, this program delivers solid earning power without the debt burden that plagues many certificate programs. It's a practical path that gets students working quickly without financial strain.