Health and Medical Administrative Services at Lewis University

Healthcare administration programs in Illinois show a surprisingly wide earnings spread, with top programs producing first-year salaries above $80,000 while others hover closer to $46,000. Based on comparable Illinois programs, Lewis graduates likely start near that middle range—enough to manage the estimated $28,000 in debt with a 0.61 debt-to-earnings ratio, but nowhere near what peers at University of St. Francis or Concordia achieve. This is a functional outcome for a bachelor's degree, not an exceptional one.

The uncertainty here matters more than usual because the range among Illinois schools is enormous. If Lewis graduates actually perform closer to the higher-earning programs in the state, this becomes a solid investment. If outcomes lag below the state median, the value proposition weakens considerably given that students could pursue similar credentials at public universities with lower debt loads. The estimated figures suggest a manageable financial picture, but they're averaging across programs that vary by $35,000+ in first-year earnings.

For parents, this means the decision hinges on factors these estimates can't capture: whether Lewis provides stronger clinical placement networks, whether their child will excel in a smaller private university environment, and whether the program's specific curriculum aligns with higher-paying administrative roles. The estimated debt burden won't be crushing, but without actual outcome data for this specific program, you're essentially betting on Lewis performing at or above the Illinois median rather than below it.