Analysis
Healthcare administration programs in Colorado show considerable variation, with first-year earnings ranging from roughly $42,000 to $56,000 across the state's six Bachelor's offerings. Based on similar programs in Colorado, Regis graduates likely earn around $50,000 in their first year—landing in the middle of that pack and slightly above the $44,000 national median for this field. The estimated debt load of $33,000 appears manageable relative to these projected earnings, yielding a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67, though it's worth noting this estimate comes from national data across similar institutions rather than Regis-specific figures.
The practical takeaway: if these estimates hold true, a graduate would need to allocate roughly two-thirds of their first-year gross income to eliminate the debt immediately—or more realistically, they'd face monthly payments that could consume about 7-8% of their take-home pay over a standard ten-year repayment period. That's a workable burden for most households, particularly in a field where administrative roles often offer steady employment and advancement opportunities within healthcare systems.
Your best move is requesting placement and salary data directly from Regis's career services office, since the limited graduate sample that triggered these estimates means you'll want school-specific outcomes to confirm whether their particular program delivers on the state average or trails behind competitors like CSU Global.
Where Regis University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado
Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (6 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $43,980 | $50,094* | — | $33,345* | — | |
| $8,400 | $56,094* | $63,590 | $42,107* | 0.75 | |
| $39,266 | $53,726* | $45,830 | $51,361* | 0.96 | |
| $10,780 | $46,461* | $56,618 | $28,000* | 0.60 | |
| $12,760 | $42,511* | $38,444 | $48,425* | 1.14 | |
| 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 Regis University, approximately 26% 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 4 similar programs in CO. Actual outcomes may vary.