Health and Medical Administrative Services at Pacific College

Healthcare administration programs in California vary dramatically in outcomes, with top performers like National University producing first-year earnings above $64,000 while most cluster around $44,000-$45,000. Based on comparable bachelor's programs in the state, Pacific College appears to fall into this middle tier, with estimated earnings of roughly $44,600 and debt around $16,100.

What makes this estimate potentially meaningful is the debt load. At half the national median for this degree, the projected borrowing would be manageable even at the estimated salary—representing about five months of gross income. Given that 51% of Pacific College's students receive Pell grants, keeping debt this low matters enormously for families without financial cushion. Similar programs across California typically carry $17,000 in debt, so if Pacific College actually delivers on this lower figure, that's a concrete advantage.

The uncertainty here cuts both ways. We're working with statewide estimates because Pacific College's graduate numbers are too small to report individually. That could mean the program is emerging, highly selective, or simply hasn't built critical mass yet. What you can verify: whether Pacific College has strong clinical placement networks in Southern California's healthcare systems and whether their career services can match the outcomes of established programs. The estimated numbers suggest viability if—and only if—the school can deliver on job placement comparable to state peers.