Health and Medical Administrative Services at Shasta College

A bachelor's degree from Shasta College with estimated debt of $14,650 represents a relatively modest financial burden compared to what you'll find elsewhere. Similar health administration programs across California typically carry over $17,000 in debt, while the national median exceeds $30,000. That lower debt load matters significantly when paired with estimated first-year earnings around $44,600—a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.33 suggests graduates could reasonably manage repayment within their first few years of employment.

The estimated earnings align closely with what peer programs produce both statewide and nationally, sitting right at the California median. While top programs like National University report graduates earning $64,000, most health administration bachelor's programs cluster in the mid-$40,000 range initially. The field itself appears stable, with nearly 600 programs nationwide, indicating consistent employer demand for this credential.

The challenge here is uncertainty: these figures are estimates based on comparable California programs, not reported outcomes from Shasta College's actual graduates. For a program serving a substantial population of Pell grant recipients (37%), the combination of below-average debt and median-level earnings potential suggests reasonable value—but you're making this judgment without knowing how Shasta's specific graduates actually perform in the job market.