Health and Medical Administrative Services at Madonna University

Madonna University's health administration program faces a challenging debt burden, with graduates carrying an estimated $39,444—nearly $10,000 above what students at comparable Michigan programs typically borrow. When peer programs in the state suggest first-year earnings around $41,400, that creates a nearly 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio that will take years to work down, even with disciplined repayment.

The earnings picture itself sits right at Michigan's median for these programs, but it trails the national benchmark by about $3,000. More concerning is the gap with top-performing state schools: Davenport graduates earn roughly $11,000 more their first year out, and even directional universities like Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan show stronger outcomes based on their reported data. The high debt load appears to be the distinguishing factor here rather than unusually weak earnings, but either way, it means Madonna graduates start their careers with less financial flexibility than peers elsewhere in Michigan.

For parents footing the bill or cosigning loans, the question is whether this specific program justifies borrowing 30% more than typical Michigan students in the same field. If your child has admission offers from schools with reported stronger outcomes—particularly Davenport or Ferris State—those merit serious consideration before committing to Madonna's higher debt load.