Health and Medical Administrative Services at Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies

Warner Pacific's health administration program charges a premium—graduates carry $46,532 in debt, roughly 50% above the national median for this field—but the earnings justify the investment. Starting at $56,031 and climbing to $61,419 by year four, graduates land in the 90th percentile nationally, earning $12,000 more than typical health administration grads. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.83 means you're borrowing less than one year's salary, a manageable threshold that many finance professionals consider reasonable.

Here's the Oregon context that matters: while this program ranks at the state median for earnings, there are only eight health administration programs in the state, making direct comparisons less meaningful. What does matter is that these earnings position graduates well above poverty-level healthcare admin roles and into supervisory or specialized positions that justify the degree investment. The 10% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests graduates are advancing rather than plateauing.

For families weighing this program, the calculus is straightforward: you'll pay more upfront but earn substantially more throughout your career compared to most health administration graduates. The debt load is real but proportional to the earning power, and Oregon's healthcare sector provides solid employment opportunities. This works if your child is committed to healthcare management and willing to leverage the strong starting salary to pay down debt quickly.