Health and Medical Administrative Services at Rutgers University-Newark

Rutgers-Newark's health administration program produces graduates earning nearly $50,000 in their first year—about $5,000 above the national median and $4,600 above New Jersey's state average. Within four years, earnings jump to over $60,000, representing solid 21% growth. Among New Jersey's 14 programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile, tied with Rutgers-New Brunswick for top earnings in the state. The program serves a predominantly middle-income student body (56% receive Pell grants), suggesting meaningful economic mobility for graduates who enter healthcare administration roles.

The debt picture requires context: at $39,646, graduates borrow more than the national average but match the state norm for this field. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.79 means students owe roughly eight months of their first-year salary—manageable given the steady earnings trajectory. Payments should become more comfortable as salaries increase.

One important caveat: these figures come from a small graduating class (under 30 students), so individual outcomes may vary more than at larger programs. Still, the combination of above-average starting salaries, consistent growth, and accessibility makes this a solid option for New Jersey students interested in healthcare administration, particularly given the university's strong regional employer connections in the Newark healthcare corridor.