Health and Medical Administrative Services at NUC University

At $33,264 in first-year earnings, NUC University's health administration degree performs exactly at Puerto Rico's median—which tells you something about the island's healthcare market more than the program itself. That modest income puts graduates at the 5th percentile nationally, where the typical bachelor's holder in this field earns $44,345. More concerning: earnings actually slip to $31,968 by year four, suggesting limited advancement opportunities in the administrative roles these graduates secure.

The debt load of $39,343 creates immediate pressure, requiring more than a full year's salary to repay. While this falls below the national median debt for the program, it's still substantial given the earnings trajectory. Three-quarters of students here receive Pell grants, meaning many families are taking on this debt with limited financial cushioning. The fact that graduates peak early and then lose ground—rather than building toward better-paid supervisory roles—is particularly tough for families counting on that bachelor's degree to provide career mobility.

For Puerto Rico families, this program matches what's available locally but doesn't solve the fundamental challenge: healthcare administration simply pays far less on the island than on the mainland. Parents should understand they're looking at entry-level administrative salaries that may never substantially grow, while still managing mainland-level educational debt.