Health and Medical Administrative Services at Minnesota State University Moorhead

Looking at peer programs across Minnesota, a bachelor's in Health and Medical Administrative Services typically leads to first-year earnings around $52,400 with about $27,900 in debt. That 0.53 debt-to-earnings ratio—meaning you'd owe roughly half your first year's salary—is manageable by education financing standards. The national median for this field sits at $44,345, suggesting Minnesota's healthcare administrative job market offers stronger compensation than most states.

The challenge here is competitive positioning. Several Minnesota schools with reported outcomes show their healthcare administration graduates earning $58,000 to $62,000 in year one—notably higher than the state median this estimate draws from. Whether Minnesota State Moorhead sits at that median, above it, or below it remains unclear without actual graduate data. In a field where employers often hire regionally and school reputation matters for healthcare network connections, that uncertainty is material.

For families comfortable with roughly $28,000 in debt, the fundamentals look reasonable—you're financing less than six months of typical salary. But if your student is choosing between this program and one of Minnesota's healthcare administration programs with demonstrated $60,000+ outcomes, you'd want compelling reasons beyond the data (specific internship partnerships, location preferences, or scholarship offerings) to explain the choice.