Health and Medical Administrative Services at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Starting with an estimated $26,592 in debt against first-year earnings around $44,000, this program appears manageable on paper—until you notice the disconnect with Connecticut's market. Similar healthcare administration bachelor's programs in the state typically produce median earnings of $61,000, and Charter Oak State College reports graduates earning $69,000 in their first years. That $16,000+ gap between UConn-Avery Point's projected outcomes and the state median suggests something worth investigating, whether it's the campus location in Groton, employment patterns among graduates, or simply the limitations of extrapolating from national data.

The four-year earnings figure of $80,000 shows substantial growth potential, indicating this field rewards experience. Combined with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.60—well below the concerning threshold of 1.0—the financial fundamentals look solid. Healthcare administration continues expanding as the industry grows more complex, which bodes well for job security.

The key question is why estimated first-year outcomes lag peer Connecticut programs by such a margin. Given the small graduate cohort that triggered data suppression, you're looking at a program without much track record to evaluate. Before committing, talk directly with the program about placement rates and typical starting employers—those conversations will tell you whether graduates struggle initially or simply take different career paths that explain the gap.