Health and Medical Administrative Services at Roosevelt University

Similar programs across Illinois suggest first-year earnings around $46,200 for healthcare administration bachelor's degrees, landing this credential almost exactly at the state median. That's a modest start for a four-year degree, especially when you consider how widely outcomes vary in this field—the top Illinois programs produce graduates earning $57,000 to $83,000 in their first year. The estimated $28,000 debt load, while below the national benchmark for this major, still means graduates would be carrying debt equal to about seven months of income.

What makes this situation particularly uncertain is Roosevelt's student profile. With a 94% admission rate and nearly half of students receiving Pell grants, the university serves many first-generation and lower-income students who may face different employment pathways than peers at more selective institutions. Healthcare administration jobs exist across a spectrum—from front-desk coordination to revenue cycle management—and without knowing where Roosevelt's specific graduates land, it's hard to assess whether that estimated $46,200 reflects their actual outcomes or just the state average.

The practical concern: if you're paying four years of tuition for earnings that peer programs suggest hover around the state median, you need clarity on job placement specifics and career trajectory that this estimated data can't provide. Contact Roosevelt directly for actual graduate employment rates and salary information before committing.