Health and Medical Administrative Services at Mandl School-The College of Allied Health

Mandl's health administration program shows graduates earning $41,000 in their first year—impressive at the 95th percentile nationally, but solidly middle-of-the-pack among New York programs at the 60th percentile. This makes sense in a high-cost-of-living state where healthcare admin roles command higher salaries across the board. The concerning pattern is what happens next: earnings drop to $36,000 by year four, suggesting graduates may hit a ceiling or face limited advancement in entry-level roles. Meanwhile, SUNY Alfred and Nassau Community College graduates are earning $44,000+ and maintaining those levels.

The $22,000 debt load is manageable in year one but becomes less comfortable as earnings decline. The 84% Pell grant rate indicates Mandl serves primarily working-class students for whom that downward earnings trajectory could be particularly problematic. Keep in mind these figures come from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes may vary significantly.

For a New York family, the value question is clear: your child would likely earn similar first-year money at a SUNY or CUNY campus for less tuition, and those programs don't show the same earnings decline. Unless Mandl offers specific advantages like location or schedule flexibility that justify the cost, the community college path appears stronger for this particular credential.