Analysis
Texas Woman's University's program carries an estimated $26,197 in debt—notably lower than both the state median of $31,731 and the national median of $30,998 for health administration bachelor's degrees. With first-year earnings from comparable Texas programs around $41,507, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63 suggests manageable repayment. However, this sits at the lower end of what similar programs produce statewide, well behind leaders like Baptist Health System ($66,209) or UT Dallas ($47,803).
The affordability advantage matters particularly given that 40% of TWU students receive Pell grants. Lower debt means less financial pressure during those critical early career years when healthcare administrators are building experience. Still, the earnings gap is substantial—peer programs suggest TWU graduates might earn $15,000-$25,000 less annually than those from top-performing Texas schools in this field, which compounds significantly over time.
For parents weighing this investment, the question centers on career trajectory: if your daughter plans to stay in Texas healthcare administration and values the lower debt burden, TWU offers a reasonable entry point. But if maximizing early earning potential is the priority, the data from peer programs suggests looking at schools with stronger placement outcomes, even if it means taking on somewhat more debt initially.
Where Texas Woman's University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (29 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,648 | $41,507* | — | $26,197* | — | |
| $14,675 | $66,209* | $61,845 | $31,731* | 0.48 | |
| — | $56,615* | — | $31,057* | 0.55 | |
| $14,564 | $47,803* | — | $16,123* | 0.34 | |
| $7,746 | $47,402* | $52,995 | $18,025* | 0.38 | |
| — | $44,580* | $41,208 | $51,958* | 1.17 | |
| National Median | — | $44,345* | — | $30,998* | 0.70 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates
Information Security Analysts
Medical and Health Services Managers
Administrative Services Managers
Facilities Managers
Security Managers
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Computer Programmers
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Compliance Officers
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
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 Texas Woman's University, approximately 40% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.