Health and Medical Administrative Services at William Carey University

A $33,345 debt burden for healthcare administration training sits squarely in the middle of what similar private universities charge for this credential, but the earnings picture tells a more complicated story. While the estimated first-year salary of $44,345 aligns with national outcomes for this major, it sits well above what most Mississippi programs in this field deliver—comparable schools in the state report outcomes between $30,860 and $39,022. That suggests William Carey could be preparing students for a stronger regional position, though without actual graduate data, it's impossible to confirm this advantage.

The 0.75 debt-to-earnings ratio falls into the manageable range, meaning graduates would theoretically dedicate less than a year's salary to paying off their loans. However, Mississippi's overall median for this field shows debt loads exceeding $44,000, which would make that ratio far less comfortable. The question becomes whether William Carey's lower estimated debt burden (about $10,000 less than the state median) is accurate for their program specifically, or just reflects national private university patterns.

If your child is set on healthcare administration and staying in Mississippi, these estimates suggest decent value compared to peer programs. But push for concrete outcomes data from the school itself—graduation rates, actual job placement figures, and where recent alumni are working—before committing to any private university price tag for a field where public university alternatives exist.