Health and Medical Administrative Services at University of St Francis

University of St. Francis graduates earn nearly double what their peers make elsewhere. With first-year earnings of $83,104, this program's graduates out-earn not just the national median ($44,345) but even the top programs in Illinois—surpassing Concordia University-Chicago by $18,000. At the 95th percentile both nationally and statewide, this isn't just strong performance; it's exceptional in a field where earnings typically hover around $44-46k.

The debt picture reinforces the value. At $28,135, it's slightly below Illinois' median for this program and manageable against those earnings—graduates owe just 34% of their first-year salary. That ratio makes the loan burden straightforward to handle, especially compared to programs where debt often exceeds annual income. The moderate sample size suggests consistent outcomes rather than a statistical fluke.

For a school with a 64% admission rate and modest SAT scores, these earnings are remarkable. St. Francis has clearly built something distinctive here—whether through healthcare network connections in the Chicago metro area, curriculum design, or employer partnerships. If your child is interested in healthcare administration and can gain admission, this program delivers outcomes that rival or exceed more selective institutions at a fraction of the debt load.