Analysis
Virginia's healthcare administration programs show a tight cluster of outcomes, with similar programs typically producing first-year earnings around $43,000—right in line with the national median. At an estimated $33,000 in debt, Regent graduates would face a more manageable burden than the Virginia state median of $45,000, though this advantage depends on estimates rather than reported outcomes from this specific program.
The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77 suggests graduates could reasonably handle their loan payments, assuming actual outcomes track with comparable programs. However, it's worth noting that Virginia's top-performing programs—Radford and James Madison—report significantly higher first-year earnings in the $54,000-$56,000 range. If your child is academically competitive (Regent's average SAT is 1169), those schools might offer better returns on a similar educational investment.
The real question is whether Regent's particular strengths—perhaps in faith-integrated healthcare education or specific industry connections—justify choosing it when peer programs in Virginia produce similar financial outcomes but with varying debt loads. Given that nearly half of Regent students receive Pell grants, the school may offer better financial aid packages than raw debt estimates suggest. Before committing, compare actual aid offers and ask the school directly about recent graduate placement in healthcare administration roles, since small cohort sizes make it difficult to assess this program's track record independently.
Where Regent University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (15 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,686 | $43,316* | — | $33,345* | — | |
| $12,286 | $55,861* | — | $30,000* | 0.54 | |
| $13,576 | $53,913* | $63,346 | $21,118* | 0.39 | |
| $21,222 | $43,578* | — | $33,345* | 0.77 | |
| $17,488 | $43,316* | $50,285 | $54,705* | 1.26 | |
| $18,238 | $39,722* | $40,160 | $55,123* | 1.39 | |
| National Median | — | $44,345* | — | $30,998* | 0.70 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates
Information Security Analysts
Medical and Health Services Managers
Administrative Services Managers
Facilities Managers
Security Managers
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Computer Programmers
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Compliance Officers
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Regent University, approximately 48% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in VA. Actual outcomes may vary.