Health and Medical Administrative Services at Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College graduates in health and medical administrative services earn above the national median but lag slightly behind the state's typical outcomes for this field. While first-year earnings of $49,825 beat the national figure by 12%, they sit just below Rhode Island's median of $49,852—landing this program at the 40th percentile statewide. Essentially, you're getting solid national performance but middle-of-the-pack results for Rhode Island, where the state's small number of programs (just six total) creates a tight competitive field.

The financial fundamentals work in your favor here. A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54 means graduates carry debt equal to about half their first-year salary, and the $26,877 debt load comes in lower than both national and state medians. Earnings grow 14% by year four, reaching $56,639, which indicates this degree opens doors to career progression rather than dead-ending at entry-level positions. For families concerned about managing student loans, this represents a manageable burden with reasonable income potential.

For an accessible program at an open-enrollment institution serving a significant population of Pell Grant recipients, these outcomes demonstrate that Rhode Island College delivers on its mission. Your child won't lead the pack among Rhode Island health administration graduates, but they'll enter a growing field with controllable debt and earnings that support loan repayment from day one. That's a practical path forward, particularly if in-state tuition keeps costs aligned with these debt figures.