Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Roger Williams University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$44,345

Est. from national median (262 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$33,345

Est. from national median (101 programs)

Analysis

A $33,000 debt load for first-year earnings around $44,000 creates a workable but tight financial picture for this healthcare administration degree. Based on national patterns for similar bachelor's programs, the 0.75 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates would devote roughly three-quarters of their first year's salary to their loan balance—manageable under standard repayment plans, but not comfortable.

What's troubling here is the gap between these estimated outcomes and what other Rhode Island programs actually deliver. Providence College and Rhode Island College both report first-year earnings near $50,000 for their healthcare administration graduates, with Rhode Island College carrying significantly lower debt at roughly $27,000. That $5,500 earnings difference compounds over a career, while Roger Williams' estimated debt runs about $6,000 higher than the state median. The school's 88% admission rate and modest test scores suggest it's not selectivity driving employment outcomes.

The core issue is uncertainty: without reported data for Roger Williams specifically, you're investing based on national averages rather than this program's track record. If their graduates perform like the Rhode Island median, the investment makes sense. If they lag—perhaps due to weaker employer connections or less rigorous preparation—you're paying more for potentially less. Before committing, push the school for concrete placement data: where do their healthcare administration graduates actually work, and what do they earn?

Where Roger Williams University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Rhode Island

Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Rhode Island (6 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Roger Williams UniversityBristol	$42,666	$44,345*	—	$33,345*	—
Providence CollegeProvidence	$60,848	$49,879*	$72,871	$27,000*	0.54
Rhode Island CollegeProvidence	$10,986	$49,825*	$56,639	$26,877*	0.54
National Median	—	$44,345*	—	$30,998*	0.70

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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 Roger Williams University, approximately 16% 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 national median of 262 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.