Health and Medical Administrative Services at The College of Westchester

The College of Westchester's healthcare administration program produces graduates earning nearly $50,000 right out of college—about $5,000 above the national average and $3,000 above the New York median. Among New York's 29 programs in this field, it ranks at the 60th percentile, meaning it outperforms most competitors in the state. The bigger story here is debt: at $41,712, graduates carry significantly more than both the national median ($31,000) and New York median ($28,367). Still, that 0.84 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates need less than a year's salary to cover their loans—manageable territory for a healthcare field with steady demand.

The school serves a predominantly low-income population (67% receive Pell grants), which often correlates with higher borrowing rates. What matters is whether the earnings justify it, and here they do. Graduates are landing jobs that pay well enough to handle the debt load without the financial strain seen in many programs where debt exceeds annual earnings. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) provides reasonable confidence in these numbers.

For families in the New York metro area, particularly those seeking a straightforward path into healthcare administration, this program delivers competitive earnings with debt that's elevated but not prohibitive. The combination of solid placement outcomes and above-average pay relative to the field makes this a functional choice, especially if location and accessibility matter for your student.