Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degree) at St. Joseph's University-New York

Median Earnings (1yr)

$48,232

66th percentile

60th percentile in New York

Median Debt

$30,812

1% below national median

Analysis

St. Joseph's University-New York's healthcare administration program lands students in the middle of the pack—performing slightly better than national averages but trailing other New York options. With first-year earnings of $48,232, graduates earn about $1,400 more than the state median and rank in the 60th percentile among New York programs. However, the top programs in the state deliver significantly more: CUNY New York City College of Technology graduates earn $63,667, a $15,000 premium that could meaningfully accelerate debt payoff and long-term wealth building.

The debt picture is manageable but not stellar. At $30,812, graduates carry slightly more debt than the typical New York healthcare administration graduate ($28,367), resulting in a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64. This means debt equals roughly eight months of gross income—workable for most graduates, though hardly exceptional. The modest 6% earnings growth to year four suggests this field offers stability rather than rapid salary advancement.

For families comfortable with St. Joseph's tuition structure and Brooklyn location, this program delivers predictable outcomes without major red flags. But if your child is comparing options across New York, the data suggests looking closely at the CUNY system's healthcare administration programs, which appear to offer stronger earnings potential at likely lower in-state costs.

Where St. Joseph's University-New York Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How St. Joseph's University-New York graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
St. Joseph's University-New York	$48,232	$51,009	+6%
SUNY Polytechnic Institute	$39,298	$55,523	+41%
Long Island University	$55,041	$54,517	-1%
CUNY Lehman College	$42,389	$53,599	+26%
CUNY New York City College of Technology	$63,667	$52,751	-17%

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (29 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
St. Joseph's University-New YorkBrooklyn	$34,535	$48,232	$51,009	$30,812	0.64
CUNY New York City College of TechnologyBrooklyn	$7,332	$63,667	$52,751	$11,000	0.17
CUNY Graduate School and University CenterNew York	$7,410	$58,033	—	$22,272	0.38
Long Island UniversityBrookville	$41,642	$55,041	$54,517	$25,000	0.45
The College of WestchesterWhite Plains	$24,705	$49,755	—	$41,712	0.84
Berkeley College-New YorkNew York	$28,600	$49,284	$48,786	$47,366	0.96
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 St. Joseph's University-New York, approximately 34% 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 60 graduates with reported earnings and 82 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.