Health and Medical Administrative Services at Warner Pacific University

Warner Pacific's health administration program commands premium debt—$46,532 versus a national median of $31,000—but justifies it with standout earnings. Graduates earn $56,031 right out of the gate, placing them in the 90th percentile nationally for this field. That's $12,000 above what most health administration programs produce, and the 0.83 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates face less than a year's salary in loans, a manageable starting point even with the higher borrowing.

The Oregon context matters here: this program sits at the 60th percentile statewide, meaning three of every five comparable programs in Oregon produce similar or better earnings. Given Portland's strong healthcare sector, that's actually competitive performance in a relatively high-earning state. The steady 10% earnings growth to $61,419 by year four suggests career progression rather than a ceiling effect.

For families willing to invest more upfront, this delivers national-caliber outcomes from a school serving a large Pell-eligible population. The debt is real, but graduates enter healthcare administration roles earning well above national norms from day one. If your student wants healthcare management and values Portland's market, the premium appears worth paying—just ensure they're committed to completing the degree, since that debt load makes dropping out expensive.