Location: Circleville, OH•In-State Tuition: $23,700•Admission Rate: 40%•Avg SAT: 910
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$42,663
Est. from OH median (15 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$38,558
Est. from OH median (4 programs)

Analysis

Similar programs in Ohio suggest first-year earnings around $42,600 for healthcare administration bachelor's graduates, which puts this degree slightly below the national median but typical for the state. What's concerning is the estimated debt load of $38,500—substantially higher than Ohio's median of $25,750 for this field and closer to what you'd expect from a more expensive private institution. That debt burden translates to a ratio of 0.90, meaning nearly a full year's salary would go toward loan repayment.

The fourth-year earnings figure of $43,700 reveals virtually no income growth, which is unusual for a professional field. Meanwhile, Ohio's top performers in this program—schools like UC and Ohio State—are placing graduates at $54,000-$57,000 in starting roles, demonstrating that the healthcare administration job market can support higher earnings. The question becomes whether Ohio Christian's specific program connects students to those opportunities or whether its graduates are accessing a different segment of the market.

For parents, the math here presents a challenge: you're looking at above-average debt for below-average outcomes in a state where stronger alternatives exist. If your child is drawn to Ohio Christian for religious mission or community fit, understand you may be paying a premium of roughly $13,000 in extra debt compared to peer programs without a corresponding earnings advantage. Given the flat earnings trajectory, that gap matters.

Where Ohio Christian University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services bachelors's programs nationally

Ohio Christian University (estimated ±10%)Other health and medical administrative services programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Ohio Christian University—$43,724—
Ohio State University-Main Campus$54,301$69,972+29%
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$57,183$63,419+11%
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus$44,655$54,093+21%
Ohio University-Eastern Campus$42,663$49,238+15%

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (38 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Ohio Christian UniversityCircleville$23,700$42,663*$43,724$38,558*—
University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati$13,570$57,183*$63,419$39,352*0.69
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus$12,859$54,301*$69,972$25,000*0.46
Mercy College of OhioToledo$18,950$53,429*—$41,582*0.78
Franklin UniversityColumbus$9,577$49,853*$48,362$35,534*0.71
Shawnee State UniversityPortsmouth$9,622$45,324*$40,612$23,250*0.51
National Median—$44,345*—$30,998*0.70
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ohio Christian University, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 15 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.