Health and Medical Administrative Services at Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 suggests this program is manageable, though the numbers here come from peer institutions across Pennsylvania rather than Saint Joseph's own graduates. Based on comparable programs in the state, first-year earnings around $53,500 paired with debt near $29,500 creates a workable financial picture—you'd be looking at roughly half a year's salary in debt, which healthcare administration employers should find reasonable.

The broader context raises questions, though. Some Pennsylvania programs in this field produce dramatically better outcomes: Elizabethtown graduates earn $85,000 in their first year, while several Pitt campuses consistently hit $55,000-$58,000. Saint Joseph's solid academic profile (median SAT of 1256, selective enough to be credible) suggests the program could perform well, but without actual graduate data, there's no way to know whether it competes with these stronger programs or falls closer to the state median. Healthcare administration roles in Philadelphia's robust hospital network could drive outcomes higher—or the lack of reported data could signal smaller cohorts that haven't yet proven themselves in the job market.

The practical call: if your child can gain admission to Elizabethtown or a Pitt campus, those programs have demonstrated clear earning power. Saint Joseph's estimated numbers suggest viability, not excellence. The debt load won't be crushing, but you're betting on a program whose track record is hidden behind statistical suppression rather than proven in actual graduate outcomes.