Health and Medical Administrative Services at Rasmussen University-Minnesota

This Rasmussen program delivers solid early-career earnings that significantly outperform national standards, placing graduates in the 91st percentile nationally with median starting salaries of $33,372—about $5,600 above the national average. However, the picture becomes more complex when viewed within Minnesota's competitive landscape, where the program ranks at the 60th percentile among state offerings. While decent, this means several Minnesota schools produce notably higher-earning graduates, with the top performer (Rochester Community and Technical College) generating starting salaries $12,000 higher.

The financial package here is quite reasonable, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 that's better than most programs nationally. Students graduate with $13,143 in debt compared to Minnesota's median of $22,135 for this field—a significant advantage. The moderate 3% earnings growth over four years suggests this is primarily an "early peak" career path, where graduates earn solid starting wages but shouldn't expect dramatic salary increases.

For parents considering this program, it represents a financially prudent entry into healthcare administration with low debt risk and respectable starting pay. However, if your child can access higher-performing Minnesota programs like Rochester Community and Technical College, those options could provide substantially better long-term value despite potentially higher upfront costs.