Health and Medical Administrative Services at Saint Leo University

Saint Leo's healthcare administration program lands in an interesting middle ground—it trails the national median slightly but outperforms 60% of Florida programs, where the field pays less than in most states. Your child would graduate with $41,375 in debt while earning $42,266 initially, a roughly 1:1 ratio that's manageable but tight. The four-year earnings trajectory shows solid 15% growth to $48,651, suggesting the degree opens doors to career advancement rather than leaving graduates stuck at entry level.

The Florida context matters here. While top programs like Barry University produce graduates earning $62,000, those likely come with steeper price tags. Saint Leo delivers middle-tier outcomes at what appears to be competitive debt levels—the $41,375 you'd borrow sits right at the state median for this field. For a family prioritizing accessibility (37% of students receive Pell grants, and the 72% admission rate means reasonable selectivity), this represents a viable path into healthcare management without catastrophic debt.

The practical reality: your child would likely need to budget carefully in those first few years as they pay down loans that nearly equal their starting salary. But if they're genuinely interested in healthcare operations and can see themselves staying in the field—the earnings growth suggests people do—this is a defensible choice. It's not the bargain that top Florida programs offer, but it's far from a financial trap.