Health and Medical Administrative Services at Metropolitan College of New York

Metropolitan College of New York graduates earn roughly $5,000 less than the typical healthcare administration graduate in New York state, while carrying debt loads about 50% higher than their peers. With first-year earnings of $41,890 against $42,655 in debt, graduates face a nearly 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio—manageable but hardly comfortable for a bachelor's degree that should command better returns in New York's robust healthcare market. The program ranks in the 40th percentile statewide, meaning three out of five similar programs in New York deliver stronger earnings outcomes.

The gap is particularly stark when you look at what's possible. CUNY's New York City College of Technology, serving a similar demographic (60% Pell recipients), produces graduates earning $63,667—more than $20,000 above Metropolitan's median. Even mid-tier options like Berkeley College deliver $49,284, providing substantially better return on comparable debt loads.

For families paying New York tuition rates to study healthcare administration, this program underdelivers. The 61% Pell grant rate indicates Metropolitan serves students who need education to pay off quickly, yet the earnings barely cover the debt in year one. Unless your child has specific reasons to attend—location, transfer credits, or program fit—the state's public colleges offer significantly better value in this field. When CUNY schools consistently produce graduates earning 50% more with similar debt, that's worth the extra application effort.