Health and Medical Administrative Services at Louisiana State University-Eunice

LSU-Eunice's Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate sits in an interesting position—earning $26,515 a year out beats 60% of Louisiana programs but lags behind the national median by about $1,200. For a certificate program serving a population where nearly 40% receive Pell grants, that Louisiana context matters more than the national ranking suggests. Students here are earning more than the $22,584 state median, outperforming most in-state alternatives outside of New Orleans.

The debt picture looks manageable at $14,250, though it's higher than typical for this credential. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54, graduates face roughly half a year's salary in loans—not ideal, but workable in healthcare administration where steady employment tends to be available. The real concern is the small sample size (under 30 graduates), which means one particularly good or bad year could skew these numbers significantly.

For Louisiana families weighing community college options for healthcare careers, this program offers middle-of-the-pack results at a modest debt load. You're not getting Delgado's higher earnings, but you're avoiding the risk of programs that leave graduates earning in the low twenties. If your child can commute and keep additional costs down, the math probably works—just know they'll need to advance beyond entry-level positions fairly quickly to see real income growth.