Health and Medical Administrative Services at University of Scranton

The University of Scranton's Health and Medical Administrative Services program shows concerning underperformance relative to Pennsylvania alternatives, with first-year earnings of $39,762 falling well below both the state median of $53,497 and the national median of $44,345. Within Pennsylvania, this program ranks in the bottom quartile, while several state schools—including the University of Pittsburgh's three campuses—produce graduates earning 40% more. Even among the 589 programs nationally, Scranton lands at just the 25th percentile. The $27,000 debt load sits near typical levels, but that's cold comfort when earnings lag so significantly behind peer institutions.

The 61% earnings growth to $64,168 by year four does narrow the gap somewhat, suggesting graduates eventually find their footing in healthcare administration roles. However, this catch-up still leaves them trailing the state median, and the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could swing considerably with just a few outlier salaries. For a program at a private institution with an 84% admission rate, families might reasonably expect stronger market positioning.

Pennsylvania families have clearer options here. If healthcare administration is the goal, state universities and comparable private schools deliver substantially better returns. Unless Scranton offers compelling non-financial advantages specific to your situation, the earnings data suggests looking elsewhere in Pennsylvania's competitive field of health administration programs.