Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Thomas Jefferson University

Median Earnings (1yr)

$39,814

25th percentile

Median Debt

$37,024

19% above national median

Analysis

Thomas Jefferson's Health and Medical Administrative Services program underperforms dramatically within Pennsylvania. First-year earnings of $39,814 fall $13,683 below the state median of $53,497—landing in the bottom quartile of PA programs. This gap is striking: comparable programs at Elizabethtown deliver graduates earning more than double, while even University of Pittsburgh branches exceed Jefferson by $16,000. For a program in Philadelphia's robust healthcare market, these outcomes suggest structural issues with curriculum relevance or career placement support.

The debt burden compounds the problem. At $37,024, graduates carry $8,774 more than the typical PA program in this field, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.93 that requires nearly a full year's salary to repay. While Thomas Jefferson's reputation in health sciences might suggest strong industry connections, this program's graduates aren't capturing that advantage in their starting compensation—they're earning less than the national median ($44,345) despite paying above-national debt loads.

The critical caveat: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, making these numbers potentially volatile. Still, ranking 25th percentile both statewide and nationally creates a pattern too consistent to ignore. Unless you have specific knowledge about career paths this program uniquely enables, Pennsylvania families should examine why graduates from University of Pittsburgh or Immaculata—programs with comparable accessibility—launch careers with 40-50% higher earnings.

Where Thomas Jefferson University Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Thomas Jefferson University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (35 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia	$45,683	$39,814	—	$37,024	0.93
Elizabethtown CollegeElizabethtown	$36,842	$85,329	—	—	—
Immaculata UniversityImmaculata	$28,550	$58,926	$59,326	—	—
University of Pittsburgh-GreensburgGreensburg	$14,630	$55,762	$65,377	$22,662	0.41
University of Pittsburgh-JohnstownJohnstown	$14,646	$55,762	$65,377	$22,662	0.41
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh	$21,524	$55,762	$65,377	$22,662	0.41
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 Thomas Jefferson University, approximately 34% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 23 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.