Analysis
LeTourneau's relatively selective admission profile—just 41% admitted with SAT scores around 1260—doesn't translate into obvious earnings advantages in healthcare administration. Similar programs across Texas produce first-year earnings around $41,500, putting graduates roughly $7,000 behind the national median and trailing far behind what comparable programs at UT Dallas or Texas Tech Health Sciences Center deliver. With an estimated debt load of $33,345, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.80 isn't alarming, but it positions graduates in a middle tier where they'll carry more debt than typical for this field while earning less than their national peers.
The competitive landscape matters here. Top healthcare administration programs in Texas are producing graduates who earn 25-60% more in their first year, which compounds significantly over a career. LeTourneau's private school premium—reflected in that estimated debt figure—should ideally come with relationship-driven career outcomes or specialized industry connections. Given that only 13% of students receive Pell grants, most families are paying full freight for outcomes that peer programs suggest will be solidly average.
If your child is set on healthcare administration at a Christian institution with LeTourneau's engineering-focused culture, understand you're likely paying for the environment rather than the earnings outcome. Programs at public universities in Texas appear to offer better returns with less debt, though your specific experience at LeTourneau could differ from these peer-based projections.
Where LeTourneau University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (29 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,500 | $41,507* | — | $33,345* | — | |
| $14,675 | $66,209* | $61,845 | $31,731* | 0.48 | |
| — | $56,615* | — | $31,057* | 0.55 | |
| $14,564 | $47,803* | — | $16,123* | 0.34 | |
| $7,746 | $47,402* | $52,995 | $18,025* | 0.38 | |
| — | $44,580* | $41,208 | $51,958* | 1.17 | |
| National Median | — | $44,345* | — | $30,998* | 0.70 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates
Information Security Analysts
Medical and Health Services Managers
Administrative Services Managers
Facilities Managers
Security Managers
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Computer Programmers
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Compliance Officers
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At LeTourneau University, approximately 13% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.