Health and Medical Administrative Services at Newberry College

Healthcare administration programs across South Carolina typically produce first-year earnings around $35,000, placing this field well below the national median of $44,345. That $9,000 gap suggests the local job market for bachelor's-level health administrators may be softer than elsewhere, or that many graduates start in lower-paying support roles. With estimated debt of $33,345 for Newberry—slightly below the national median but meaningfully lower than what other SC programs typically carry—you're looking at nearly a dollar of debt for every dollar of first-year income.

The real challenge here is the earnings ceiling. Even top-performing health administration programs in South Carolina show relatively modest outcomes, with the highest reported first-year salary at just under $40,000. This suggests the field itself may require additional credentials or years of experience before salaries become comfortable. For families where half the students qualify for Pell grants, that reality matters: graduates will likely need to live frugally during those early career years while managing loan payments.

The estimated debt load here is manageable compared to what you'd face at peer programs in the state, which average over $42,000. But manageable debt for limited earnings still means a tight first few years post-graduation. If your child is set on healthcare administration, this path works—just understand they'll probably need to advance beyond entry-level positions fairly quickly to make the economics comfortable.