Health and Medical Administrative Services at Indiana University-Kokomo

Indiana health administration programs typically launch graduates into the mid-$40,000s, and the estimated figures from peer programs suggest IU-Kokomo follows this pattern closely. With first-year earnings around $43,445 and debt near $27,877, graduates would face a debt burden equal to about 64% of their first year's salary—manageable by most standards, especially compared to many healthcare-adjacent fields where debt can easily exceed annual income.

What's encouraging here is the debt side of the equation. While comparable programs in Indiana carry median debt above $31,000, IU-Kokomo's estimated $27,877 sits notably lower, potentially reflecting the school's role as a regional campus within the IU system. That $3,000-$4,000 difference might not sound dramatic, but it translates to meaningful breathing room for someone entering a field where earnings growth depends on gaining experience and potentially pursuing additional credentials.

The caveat is that these are estimates drawn from similar programs across Indiana, not tracked outcomes from IU-Kokomo graduates specifically. If you're serious about this program, contact the career services office directly and ask what their healthcare administration graduates are actually doing—which employers hire them, what roles they're filling, whether graduates stay in the Kokomo region or relocate. The estimated numbers suggest reasonable value, but actual placement patterns will tell you whether this specific program connects students to opportunities worth the investment.