Health and Medical Administrative Services at Mid-America Christian University

Mid-America Christian University's healthcare administration graduates face a challenging debt burden that's notably higher than typical for this degree—$47,198 compared to the state median of $31,250. While earnings start at $47,781 and grow to nearly $60,000 by year four (ranking in the 60th percentile statewide), that initial salary barely covers the debt load. For context, the program's debt level sits in the 17th percentile nationally, meaning 83% of similar programs saddle students with less debt. This creates a tougher financial picture than you'd find at most competitors, even as the earnings trajectory shows promise.

The small sample size here—fewer than 30 graduates—means these numbers could swing significantly year to year, so they're less reliable than data from larger programs. That said, the pattern suggests this program prepares students adequately for the field (earnings are above both state and national medians), but the financing model may require more borrowing than necessary. The 26% earnings growth over four years is encouraging and helps close the debt gap over time.

If your child is set on this school for other reasons—fit, location, or faith-based education—the program itself appears solid. But purely from a financial standpoint, the high debt relative to starting salary means graduates will likely spend more of their early career managing loan payments than peers from lower-debt programs with similar earning potential.