Health and Medical Administrative Services at Trevecca Nazarene University

Trevecca Nazarene's health administration program outpaces most Tennessee competitors while keeping debt manageable. At $46,784 in first-year earnings, graduates earn nearly $7,300 more than the state median and beat 10 of the 13 schools offering this degree in Tennessee. Only King University's program posts higher earnings. Meanwhile, students here graduate with $27,000 in debt—about $7,600 less than Tennessee's typical burden for this field and roughly $4,000 below the national average.

The 0.58 debt-to-earnings ratio translates to reasonable financial pressure: graduates could feasibly pay off their loans in about seven years while managing other living expenses. Healthcare administration salaries tend to grow as professionals gain experience and move into management roles, making this starting point particularly solid. The moderate sample size suggests stable program outcomes rather than statistical noise.

For families comparing Tennessee options, this represents a clear middle-ground choice—not the absolute highest earnings, but strong performance coupled with below-average debt. The combination of above-median outcomes and Trevecca's accessible 70% admission rate makes this a realistic path into healthcare administration for students who might not gain admission to more selective programs.