Health and Medical Administrative Services at University of Phoenix-Arizona

University of Phoenix's health administration program lands squarely in the middle nationally but trails other Arizona options by a meaningful margin. While graduates earn slightly more than the national median at $32,877, that's $2,600 below Arizona's state median and roughly $6,000-7,000 less than what similar programs at Pima Community College or Pima Medical Institute produce. The 40th percentile state ranking tells the story: six out of ten comparable Arizona programs deliver better outcomes.

The debt picture compounds this concern. At $27,921, students here borrow about $8,000 more than the Arizona median for this field—though it's worth noting the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.85 remains manageable. More troubling is the flat earnings trajectory: graduates see virtually no income growth from year one to year four, suggesting limited advancement opportunities in the roles they're securing. With 45% of students receiving Pell grants, this stagnation particularly affects those who can least afford it.

If your child is set on this program at University of Phoenix, they should understand they're likely paying more for credentials that Arizona employers value less than community college alternatives. Pima Community College graduates earn 20% more right out of the gate with lower debt. Unless University of Phoenix offers compelling scheduling flexibility your family specifically needs, the community college route delivers substantially better value for this particular career path.