Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degree) at The University of Texas at Dallas

Median Earnings (1yr)

$47,803

64th percentile

60th percentile in Texas

Median Debt

$16,123

48% below national median

Analysis

UT Dallas manages to keep debt remarkably low while delivering solidly above-average earnings in healthcare administration. At just $16,123 in median debt—one of the lowest figures in the country for this field—graduates owe roughly a third of what their peers carry at most Texas programs. First-year earnings of $47,803 put them above both the state median ($41,507) and national median ($44,345), landing in the 60th percentile among Texas programs.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34 is exceptional for a healthcare administration degree, where many programs saddle students with debt approaching or exceeding their entire first year's salary. This combination means graduates can realistically pay down their loans quickly while establishing themselves in the field. The program sits squarely in the middle tier of Texas offerings—it won't match the earning power of specialized health sciences centers like Texas Tech's program, but it costs far less in borrowed money to get there.

For a family watching college costs carefully, this represents one of the safer bets in healthcare administration. Your child gets access to a selective university (65% admission rate, 1300 average SAT) without the crushing debt burden that often accompanies health-related degrees. The earnings may not be spectacular, but the financial risk is genuinely low.

Where The University of Texas at Dallas Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How The University of Texas at Dallas graduates compare to all 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
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson	$14,564	$47,803	—	$16,123	0.34
Baptist Health System School of Health ProfessionsSan Antonio	$14,675	$66,209	$61,845	$31,731	0.48
Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbock	—	$56,615	—	$31,057	0.55
University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston	$7,746	$47,402	$52,995	$18,025	0.38
University of Phoenix-TexasDallas	—	$44,580	$41,208	$51,958	1.17
DeVry University-TexasIrving	$17,488	$43,316	$50,285	$54,705	1.26
National Median	—	$44,345	—	$30,998	0.70

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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 The University of Texas at Dallas, approximately 30% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 77 graduates with reported earnings and 84 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.