Health and Medical Administrative Services at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

A $22,000 debt load for a healthcare administration bachelor's degree represents a manageable investment if the earnings hold up—and the estimated first-year salary of $46,800 suggests they should. Based on comparable programs across New York, this puts Alfred's program right at the state median for both earnings and debt, which means graduates would owe roughly five months of their first year's salary. That's well within the range most financial aid advisors consider reasonable for a four-year degree.

The challenge is that these figures are estimates drawn from peer programs, not Alfred's actual graduate outcomes, so there's meaningful uncertainty here. What we do know is that healthcare administration programs in New York show significant variation—the top performers produce graduates earning $64,000 or more in their first year, while Alfred's program tracks closer to the middle of the pack. Given that 45% of students here receive Pell grants, the relatively modest debt estimate is encouraging, but parents should verify actual costs and aid packages carefully since the $22,000 figure comes from just five comparable programs statewide.

The practical takeaway: This appears to be a solid, middle-tier option for students interested in healthcare administration who want to keep debt reasonable. Before committing, ask Alfred's career services office for their actual placement data and starting salaries for recent graduates—those real numbers will tell you whether this program delivers on the promise that the peer data suggests.