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Health and Medical Administrative Services at Salem State University

Salem, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,506/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (54% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (729,600 openings/yr)

ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #202 of 262 Health and Medical Administrative Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Health and Medical Administrative Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$477K	$479K	$453K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.0x	10.0x	9.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.3x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	49%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	53	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$47,912

Out-of-state: $75,844 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,764

-54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

7.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,506/yr, roughly in line with the $46,252 national median for Health and Medical Administrative Services. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

A 10.0x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health and Medical Administrative Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,000 against $40,506/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #202 ranking among 262 Health and Medical Administrative Services programs places Salem State University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Salem State University

Salem State University accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 4,286 students in Salem, MA.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Information security analysts $124,910/yr

Medical and health services managers $117,960/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 53/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health and Medical Administrative Services at Salem State University?

At 53/100, the score looks reasonable — but Health and Medical Administrative Services is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Health and Medical Administrative Services at Salem State University?

The 54% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →