Health and Medical Administrative Services at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest

The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest sits right at Texas's median for health administration bachelor's programs—$41,507 versus the state's $41,507 median—but that tells only part of the story. While this places the program in the 60th percentile statewide, it's worth noting that Texas Tech's similar program produces graduates earning $56,615, and Baptist Health System grads clear $66,000. The nearly $38,000 in debt is higher than both the state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.91 that requires careful consideration.

What makes this investment challenging is the trajectory within healthcare administration itself. First-year earnings of $41,507 represent the lower third nationally for this credential, despite the fact that two-thirds of students here receive Pell grants and likely need strong early returns to justify the debt load. The program serves students who may have fewer financial safety nets, making that above-average debt burden particularly significant.

For families evaluating this program, the math is straightforward: your child will likely owe nearly a full year's salary upon graduation. That's manageable but not comfortable, especially when higher-performing programs in Texas demonstrate that significantly better outcomes are possible in this field. If your student is committed to healthcare administration and this is the most accessible option, understand you're looking at a typical financial outcome for the sector—not a standout value.