Health and Medical Administrative Services at King University

King University's Health and Medical Administrative Services program outperforms most Tennessee competitors by a substantial margin, with graduates earning $50,606—nearly $11,000 more than the state median and ranking in the 80th percentile statewide. Even among the 589 programs nationwide, this places King in the top quartile for graduate earnings. For families concerned about staying in-state while maximizing career prospects, this program delivers notably stronger outcomes than most local alternatives.

The debt picture is less distinctive: at $34,675, graduates carry exactly the state median, though this sits slightly above the national average. The resulting debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.69 means graduates can reasonably expect to manage their loans on a healthcare administrator's salary—this is the kind of debt load that's manageable rather than crushing. Given that 42% of King students receive Pell grants, the program appears to be successfully launching first-generation and lower-income students into solid middle-class careers.

For Tennessee families specifically, this represents one of the stronger options in the state. Only Trevecca Nazarene shows meaningfully higher earnings, and King's premium over programs like Baptist Health Sciences or Tennessee State is substantial enough to matter over a career. The combination of above-average earnings and manageable debt makes this a straightforward choice for students committed to healthcare administration.