Health and Medical Administrative Services at Wilberforce University

Comparable health administration programs in Ohio suggest this degree will generate roughly $42,600 in first-year earnings against an estimated debt load of $38,500—a nearly dollar-for-dollar ratio that leaves little room for error. While that earnings figure aligns with Ohio's median for this field, the debt burden runs about $12,800 higher than what similar programs typically produce in the state. For a school serving primarily Pell-eligible students (74% of the student body), that gap matters enormously.

The challenge becomes clearer when you look at what peer institutions achieve: Ohio State and Cincinnati graduates in this field earn north of $54,000 their first year out, while programs like Shawnee State hit the state median with significantly lower debt. Even accounting for Wilberforce's smaller program size (which explains why actual outcomes aren't publicly reported), the estimated financial picture suggests graduates would need to live very frugally in year one to manage loan payments comfortably.

Given the uncertainty inherent in these estimates and the substantially better outcomes at accessible public options in Ohio, you'd want compelling non-financial reasons—like specific faculty mentorship, career network access, or institutional mission alignment—to justify the premium here. The numbers alone don't make the case.