Health and Medical Administrative Services at Misericordia University

Healthcare administration grads from Misericordia earn well above the national median—$9,000 more in their first year and solidly in the 83rd percentile nationally. But zoom into Pennsylvania, and the picture shifts: these earnings land right at the state median, meaning roughly half of similar programs in PA produce comparable or better outcomes. Several Pennsylvania schools, including the University of Pittsburgh campuses and Immaculata University, report significantly higher earnings for healthcare administration graduates.

The financial math works reasonably well here. At $27,000 in debt against $53,479 in first-year earnings, graduates face a manageable 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio—better than both national and state medians for this field. Earnings growth of 16% over four years suggests stable career progression in this sector, which makes sense given the steady demand for healthcare administrators.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) is worth noting—these numbers could shift considerably with more data. For Pennsylvania families, this program represents a solid middle-of-the-pack option: you'll likely come out with less debt than many competitors, but several in-state alternatives produce stronger earning outcomes. If healthcare administration is the goal and Misericordia offers other compelling factors like location or fit, the modest debt burden makes it viable. Just know you're not getting Pennsylvania's strongest outcomes in this field.