# Gardner-Webb University: Health Administration (bachelor's)

Boiling Springs, NC. IPEDS 198561, CIP 51.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/gardner-webb-university/majors/health-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,472
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,089 (U.S. median for this major: $60,495 across 224 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,312 (U.S. median $28,000)
- Rank in NC: 8 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (10 colleges, $56,904): -$9,815
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,406

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,089 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,304 | $77,591 | 5.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,594 | $73,992 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $13,769 | $69,809 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $15,946 | $80,846 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $22,438 | $113,761 | 8.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Health Administration at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $110,204 | not reported | $11,655 | 91% |
| East Carolina University | $67,732 | $24,459 | $15,739 | 63% |
| Appalachian State University | $66,227 | $24,125 | $16,836 | 75% |
| University of Mount Olive | $61,758 | $40,670 | $18,853 | 52% |
| Methodist University | $58,849 | not reported | $24,704 | 44% |
| Campbell University | $54,960 | $25,605 | $24,516 | 61% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $52,400 | $26,000 | $15,435 | 69% |
| Gardner-Webb University | $47,089 | $24,312 | $17,674 | 55% |
| Winston-Salem State University | $45,182 | $30,500 | $13,479 | 47% |
| Fayetteville State University | $42,270 | $26,833 | $7,892 | 39% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage not reported metro, $114,410 NC, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $78,500 NC, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Administrative Services Managers (SOC 11-3012): median wage not reported metro, $105,630 NC, $114,130 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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