Health and Medical Administrative Services at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh's post-bac certificate in healthcare administration carries an outstanding debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26—meaning graduates can theoretically pay off the median $21,500 in debt with just three months of earnings. While the program ranks in the 95th percentile nationally for earnings, the Pennsylvania comparison is tricky: only two schools in the state offer this credential, making the 60th percentile ranking less meaningful. Still, first-year earnings of nearly $84,000 significantly outpace the national median for this certificate.

The real caution here is sample size. With fewer than 30 graduates tracked, these numbers could shift dramatically year to year. A few high earners or students who already had healthcare management experience could be skewing the results upward. The debt figure also matches the national median exactly, which suggests it may be an estimate rather than program-specific data.

For students already holding a bachelor's degree and looking to pivot into healthcare administration quickly, this appears efficient—especially given the relatively modest debt load. However, parents should verify that recent outcomes align with these figures and understand whether their student's background (prior healthcare experience, undergraduate major) matches the typical profile of successful graduates.