Health and Medical Administrative Services at Our Lady of the Lake University

Similar programs in Texas suggest first-year earnings around $41,500 for this bachelor's degree—tracking the state median but trailing the national benchmark by about $3,000. With estimated debt near $33,000, you're looking at a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.80, which falls within reasonable territory for healthcare administration but doesn't offer much cushion. The absence of actual data here means we're gauging this program against its peers rather than its proven track record, a limitation worth keeping in mind when stronger alternatives exist in the state.

The gap between this program's estimated trajectory and Texas's top performers is substantial. Baptist Health System's graduates earn $66,000 in their first year—nearly 60% more—while UT Dallas and University of Houston-Clear Lake both place graduates above $47,000. Given that more than half of Our Lady of the Lake students receive Pell grants, affordability matters significantly, but affordability only delivers value when earnings keep pace with debt obligations.

If this program offers specific advantages—location flexibility, evening classes, healthcare system partnerships—that make it uniquely accessible, the estimated numbers aren't prohibitive. But without concrete evidence of where its graduates actually land, you're accepting uncertainty that other Texas programs have already resolved with stronger reported outcomes. The practical move is determining whether those higher-performing schools are realistic options before committing here.