Health and Medical Administrative Services at University of Phoenix-Texas

This University of Phoenix-Texas health administration program shows concerning warning signs that should give parents pause. While graduates earn slightly above the Texas median ($44,580 vs. $41,507), ranking in the 60th percentile statewide, the program comes with exceptionally high debt—$51,958 compared to a national median of just $30,998. More troubling is the negative earnings trajectory: graduates actually earn less four years out ($41,208) than in their first year, representing an 8% decline when most careers should be advancing.

The debt burden is particularly problematic. At 1.17 times first-year earnings, graduates face a challenging repayment scenario that worsens as their earning power declines. This program ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally for debt levels, meaning 95% of similar programs nationwide saddle students with less debt. When you compare this to top Texas performers like Baptist Health System ($66,209) or UT Dallas ($47,803), the value proposition becomes even more questionable.

For families considering this investment, the math is stark: your child would graduate with nearly $52,000 in debt for a career that pays less over time, while other Texas schools offer better outcomes with lower debt loads. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances requiring this specific program, parents should strongly consider the higher-performing alternatives available in Texas.