Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) at Rowan College at Burlington County

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$37,750

Est. from NJ median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$20,437

Est. from national median (85 programs)

Analysis

New Jersey's health administration programs typically produce first-year earnings around $37,750, which is where this Rowan College program estimates it lands—meaningfully above the national median of $31,719 for associate's degrees in this field. That $6,000 premium reflects New Jersey's higher healthcare wages and the stronger regional job market. The estimated debt load of $20,437 is also more manageable than both the state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54 that suggests graduates could realistically pay down their loans within 2-3 years.

The challenge with these estimates is that they're drawn from peer programs rather than Rowan's actual graduates, so there's inherent uncertainty about whether this specific program delivers those typical New Jersey outcomes. Looking at reported data from other schools in the state, there's considerable range—Berkeley grads start around $41,752 while Lincoln Tech grads earn closer to $25,591. Where Rowan College actually falls on that spectrum matters significantly for ROI.

For families weighing this investment, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable value if the program indeed performs at the state median level. Healthcare administration roles are abundant in New Jersey, and an associate's degree with sub-$21,000 debt gives graduates flexibility to enter the workforce or continue their education. Just recognize you're betting on typical state outcomes rather than verified results from this specific program.

Where Rowan College at Burlington County Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (16 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Rowan College at Burlington CountyMount Laurel	$4,968	$37,750*	—	$20,437*	—
Berkeley College-Woodland ParkWoodland Park	$28,600	$41,752*	$30,385	$25,562*	0.61
DeVry University-New JerseyIselin	$17,488	$37,750*	$37,077	$37,717*	1.00
Lincoln Technical Institute-IselinIselin	—	$25,591*	$24,991	$15,116*	0.59
National Median	—	$31,719*	—	$23,000*	0.73

* 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 Rowan College at Burlington County, approximately 29% 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 3 similar programs in NJ. Actual outcomes may vary.