Health and Medical Administrative Services at Weber State University

Weber State's Health and Medical Administrative Services program starts slowly but gains momentum—graduates earn $40,529 in year one but see that jump 46% to $58,965 by year four. That trajectory matters, but the starting point creates real challenges. Among Utah's four programs in this field, Weber State ranks near the bottom, with first-year earnings falling about $13,000 short of the state median. For context, Western Governors University graduates in the same field earn $66,651 initially—a $26,000 gap that takes years to close.

The debt picture is reasonable at $29,576, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.73 in that first year. While manageable, those early years will feel tight given the below-average starting salary. By year four, graduates have nearly caught up to national standards, but they're still trailing state peers significantly.

If your child is considering this program, understand they're choosing a slower financial start with the potential for solid mid-career earnings. The question is whether that four-year climb to competitive wages works for your family's financial situation—especially since other Utah options offer stronger immediate returns. This makes more sense for students who can minimize debt or who have financial cushion during those early career years.