Health and Medical Administrative Services at South University-Austin

South University-Austin graduates face a significant financial burden relative to what they earn. With $55,123 in median debt—nearly double the Texas median for this program and among the highest 5% nationally—students are taking on exceptional debt for below-average outcomes. First-year earnings of $39,722 trail both the Texas median ($41,507) and national median ($44,345), putting this program in the bottom quarter nationally despite ranking at the 40th percentile within Texas. That Texas ranking reveals how weak healthcare administration outcomes are across the state, not a strength of this particular program.

The debt-to-earnings math is particularly stark: graduates owe 1.4 times their first-year salary, and earnings barely budge over four years (just $438 growth). Compare this to Baptist Health System School of Health Professions, where Texas graduates in this field earn $66,209—60% more. Even University of Phoenix-Texas graduates earn $44,580 with likely lower debt loads. The 54% Pell grant rate indicates many students here are taking on this debt without family safety nets.

For families considering this program, the numbers suggest looking elsewhere. Texas has 29 schools offering healthcare administration degrees, and most deliver better value. The combination of top-5% debt levels with bottom-quarter earnings creates a challenging financial picture that could take years to resolve, especially given the minimal salary growth trajectory.