Health and Medical Administrative Services at University of Baltimore

University of Baltimore's healthcare administration program earns graduates $53,551 in their first year—about 20% more than the national median and comfortably above Maryland's state median of $52,240. While that places this program in the 83rd percentile nationally, it ranks only 60th percentile among Maryland's seven programs, trailing Coppin State by about $1,000. Still, these earnings substantially exceed what you'd see from most healthcare administration programs across the country.

The debt picture is manageable. At $35,588, graduates carry slightly more than the national median but less than the state median, resulting in a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66. That means students borrow roughly eight months of their first-year salary—a reasonable burden that most graduates should be able to handle with standard repayment plans. The program serves a significant population of Pell Grant recipients (43%), suggesting it provides accessible healthcare administration training to first-generation and lower-income students.

For families considering healthcare administration degrees in Maryland, this program delivers above-average starting salaries with debt levels that won't derail financial independence. The fact that it outperforms 83% of similar programs nationally matters more than its mid-pack ranking within Maryland, where healthcare administration programs generally perform well. It's a solid choice for students seeking steady entry into healthcare management.