Health and Medical Administrative Services at Provo College

A bachelor's in health administration typically opens doors to steady middle-management roles, but estimated earnings around $44,345 suggest Provo College's program may underperform the Utah market considerably. Other health administration programs in Utah show a median of $53,590—nearly $10,000 more—with Western Governors University graduates earning $66,651 in their first year. That gap matters when you're carrying debt.

The estimated $48,425 debt load is concerning for two reasons. First, it exceeds what similar bachelor's programs nationally report by more than $17,000. Second, it means owing more than you'll earn in your first year—a 1.09 debt-to-earnings ratio that makes the early years financially tight. Healthcare administration jobs exist in Utah's growing medical sector, but starting salaries appear constrained enough that this debt level could delay other financial goals like home buying or retirement savings.

Given that 57% of students here receive Pell grants, many families are already stretching to afford college. When peer programs in Utah produce both higher earnings and lower debt, the value question becomes sharp. If healthcare administration is the goal, Weber State's program shows $28,720 in debt for comparable (albeit lower) earnings, while WGU demonstrates what's possible at the top end. Without actual outcomes data from Provo College itself, families should demand clear employment statistics and compare net costs carefully before committing.