Educational Administration and Supervision at Rasmussen University-Minnesota

Rasmussen's education leadership program charges premium tuition but delivers exactly average outcomes—first-year earnings of $37,480 match the national median precisely, while debt loads sit about $4,400 above the national norm at $35,697. In Minnesota specifically, where only two schools offer this bachelor's program, Rasmussen ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings but carries median-level debt for the state. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.95 means graduates owe nearly a full year's salary, which is manageable but not particularly advantageous given the program serves a majority Pell Grant population (51% receive federal aid for low-income students).

The earnings trajectory raises concerns: graduates actually earn slightly less four years out ($36,299) than immediately after completing the degree. This stagnation is unusual and suggests limited advancement opportunities or that graduates may be entering roles with capped salary structures common in educational support positions. With robust sample sizes backing these numbers, this pattern appears reliable rather than statistical noise.

For families considering this program, the value proposition is straightforward but unexceptional. You're paying above-average debt for average earnings in a field where income doesn't grow in those critical early career years. If your child is passionate about education administration and this offers schedule flexibility that traditional programs don't, it could work—but investigate whether in-state public universities offer similar credentials at lower cost, since you'd be earning the same salary either way.