Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $39,722 track close to the $46,252 national median for Health and Medical Administrative Services programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
At 6.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 54% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $39,675 debt-to-$39,722 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #242 out of 262 programs, South University-Austin's financial outcomes for Health and Medical Administrative Services trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $39,722 to $45,275 over five years (14% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.