Health and Medical Administrative Services at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indiana University-Indianapolis's health administration program starts graduates at a concerning $39,033—about $5,000 below the national median and $4,400 below the state median. While the 30% earnings bump to $50,627 by year four helps close that gap, the trajectory tells a story of graduates needing several years just to catch up to where peers at stronger programs begin. The $24,631 debt load looks manageable in isolation, but when you're starting in the bottom fifth nationally, that 0.63 debt-to-earnings ratio means your first-year salary barely covers living expenses, let alone aggressive loan repayment.

The state comparison matters here: at the 40th percentile among Indiana programs, this sits firmly in the middle of the pack statewide, yet Indiana Wesleyan graduates are earning $11,000 more right out of the gate. For an accessible program at an 81% admission rate serving a substantial Pell-eligible population, IU-Indianapolis provides a clear pathway into healthcare administration, but families should understand they're trading lower initial earnings for that access.

The numbers suggest this program works best for students who can minimize debt through grants or family support and who value the IU credential for local Indianapolis healthcare networks. If your child needs to borrow the full $24,631, those first few years of sub-$40,000 earnings will feel tight, even if the four-year outlook improves considerably.