Health and Medical Administrative Services at University of Phoenix-Arizona

This University of Phoenix health administration certificate program delivers mixed results that should give parents pause. While the debt burden is reasonable at $12,125 with a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43, the earnings outcomes lag behind other Arizona options. At $28,201 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $1,500 less than the state median and rank in just the 40th percentile among Arizona programs—meaning 60% of similar programs in the state produce better outcomes.

The earnings gap becomes more concerning when compared to top Arizona alternatives. Phoenix College and GateWay Community College graduates earn $6,000+ more in their first year, representing a significant difference for entry-level healthcare administrative roles. Even accounting for the 18% earnings growth to year four ($33,138), University of Phoenix graduates remain well behind their peers from other Arizona institutions.

For parents considering this investment, the program's main advantage is accessibility and the University of Phoenix brand recognition. However, the financial return lags notably behind community college alternatives that cost less and deliver superior earnings outcomes. Given that 32 schools in Arizona offer this certificate, families should strongly consider community college options like Phoenix College or GateWay, which provide better value and stronger earnings potential in the same job market.