Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Utica University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$46,792

Est. from NY median (13 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,812

Est. from NY median (5 programs)

Analysis

Borrowing roughly $31,000 to earn $47,000 in your first year represents a manageable debt burden by today's standards—similar New York programs suggest a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66, meaning you'd owe about eight months' salary. That's reasonable for a healthcare administration bachelor's degree, though it's worth noting that several CUNY programs show their graduates earning $60,000 or more in this field, suggesting the ceiling can be considerably higher depending on where you land.

The challenge is that these figures are estimates drawn from peer programs across New York, not Utica's actual graduate outcomes. With healthcare administration being such a broad field—covering everything from medical billing to hospital operations management—your child's specific career path and connections matter enormously. The field is growing as healthcare systems expand, but starting salaries vary widely based on employer size, location, and whether graduates pursue additional certifications.

If your child is set on healthcare administration and Utica offers strong internship placements with regional health systems, the estimated debt load isn't alarming. But press the school hard on where their graduates actually work and what they earn, since the data suppression means you're flying somewhat blind compared to programs with transparent outcomes.

Where Utica University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (29 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Utica UniversityUtica	$24,308	$46,792*	—	$30,812*	—
CUNY New York City College of TechnologyBrooklyn	$7,332	$63,667*	$52,751	$11,000*	0.17
CUNY Graduate School and University CenterNew York	$7,410	$58,033*	—	$22,272*	0.38
Long Island UniversityBrookville	$41,642	$55,041*	$54,517	$25,000*	0.45
The College of WestchesterWhite Plains	$24,705	$49,755*	—	$41,712*	0.84
Berkeley College-New YorkNew York	$28,600	$49,284*	$48,786	$47,366*	0.96
National Median	—	$44,345*	—	$30,998*	0.70

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Utica University, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.