Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Santa Fe College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$42,545

40th percentile

60th percentile in Florida

Median Debt

$15,000

52% below national median

Analysis

Santa Fe College's health administration program delivers one of the best financial packages in Florida. With just $15,000 in median debt—far below both the state median of $42,867 and national median of $31,000—graduates start their careers with remarkable financial flexibility. First-year earnings of $42,545 place this program in the 60th percentile among Florida competitors, meaning it outperforms more than half of the state's health administration programs while costing a fraction of what students pay elsewhere.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35 means graduates owe roughly four months of income, making this one of the more manageable debt loads in healthcare administration. While earnings trail top programs like Barry University by about $19,000, those programs likely saddle students with significantly more debt. The first-year salary sits slightly below the national median but solidly above Florida's state median, suggesting this program prepares graduates adequately for entry-level positions in medical offices, hospitals, and health systems.

For families concerned about education costs, this program represents a practical path into healthcare administration. The low debt load means graduates can comfortably make loan payments while building experience, and the moderate earnings provide a foundation for career growth without the financial pressure that comes with six-figure debt at private institutions.

Where Santa Fe College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Santa Fe College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (34 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Santa Fe CollegeGainesville	$2,563	$42,545	—	$15,000	0.35
Barry UniversityMiami	$33,450	$61,949	$52,627	$35,375	0.57
Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala	$15,117	$46,361	$49,420	$44,359	0.96
DeVry University-FloridaOrlando	$17,488	$43,316	$50,285	$54,705	1.26
Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo	$28,360	$42,266	$48,651	$41,375	0.98
Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce	$2,764	$41,430	—	$12,125	0.29
National Median	—	$44,345	—	$30,998	0.70

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 Santa Fe College, approximately 28% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 32 graduates with reported earnings and 31 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.