Health and Medical Administrative Services at St. Joseph's University-New York

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.