Health and Medical Administrative Services at Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech's Health and Medical Administrative Services program lands squarely in the middle of the pack nationally but outperforms most Louisiana alternatives—an important distinction for in-state students paying lower tuition. At $44,468 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $5,200 more than the state median, ranking in the 60th percentile among Louisiana programs. While that matches the national median almost exactly, the real competition for most Louisiana students is other in-state options, where Louisiana Tech holds a clear edge.

The debt picture is reasonable: $35,219 represents less than 80% of first-year earnings, well below the concerning 1.0 threshold. This debt level sits slightly above the national median but is standard for Louisiana programs. Given typical healthcare administration career trajectories, where managers gain responsibility and compensation over time, this debt burden shouldn't derail financial stability. The program serves its 21% Pell-eligible population with outcomes that support loan repayment.

For Louisiana families considering in-state tuition, this program delivers better-than-average results without excessive debt. It won't catapult graduates to the top of the field—earnings at the 75th percentile nationally are $6,000 higher—but it provides solid preparation at a manageable cost. Students seeking healthcare administration careers could confidently choose Louisiana Tech over most Louisiana alternatives.