Location: Charlotte, NC•In-State Tuition: $7,214•Out-of-State Tuition: $21,876•Admission Rate: 80%•Avg SAT: 1202
Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,749
5th percentile
40th percentile in North Carolina
Median Debt
$26,000
16% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.71 ManageableSample: 264 graduates

Analysis

UNC Charlotte's health administration program lands squarely in the middle of North Carolina's offerings—matching the state's median debt of $26,000 while producing earnings just below the state median of $38,406. However, this entire state cohort trails the national benchmark significantly, with UNC Charlotte ranking in just the 5th percentile nationally for first-year earnings at $36,749 compared to the $44,345 national median.

The debt burden is manageable at 0.71 times first-year earnings, meaning graduates can theoretically pay off their loans in less than a year if they dedicate their entire salary to it. Still, starting nearly $8,000 below the national average matters considerably when compounded over a career. North Carolina's top program at UNC Chapel Hill demonstrates that stronger outcomes are possible in-state, with graduates earning $49,967—36% more than UNC Charlotte grads with the same degree.

For families prioritizing healthcare administration, this program offers reasonable accessibility and debt levels but delivers below-average earning power. If your child is NC-based and set on this field, you're looking at middle-of-the-pack results within the state. The Charlotte job market may eventually provide advancement opportunities that don't show up in first-year numbers, but graduates will be starting from behind both their in-state peers at flagship universities and their national counterparts.

Where University of North Carolina at Charlotte Stands

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

University of North Carolina at CharlotteOther health and medical administrative services programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of North Carolina at Charlotte earns $37k — 5th percentile among health and medical administrative services bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (20 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte$7,214$36,749—$26,0000.71
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill$8,989$49,967———
University of Mount OliveMount Olive$25,950$43,807$45,947$40,6700.93
Campbell UniversityBuies Creek$40,410$39,522$54,033$25,6050.65
Gardner-Webb UniversityBoiling Springs$33,450$39,472—$24,3120.62
East Carolina UniversityGreenville$7,361$38,900$53,399$24,4590.63
National Median—$44,345—$30,9980.70

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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 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 264 graduates with reported earnings and 325 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.