# Gordon State College: Health Administration (bachelor's)

Barnesville, GA. IPEDS 139968, CIP 51.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/gordon-state-college/majors/health-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,357
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,799 (U.S. median for this major: $60,495 across 224 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $28,000)
- Rank in GA: 7 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (9 colleges, $50,131): -$9,332
- Versus the U.S. median: -$19,696

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.65 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,799 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,912 | $32,141 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $6,817 | $31,699 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $9,435 | $43,873 | 6.0 years |
| 75-110k | $12,326 | $57,316 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $12,615 | $58,660 | 8.1 years |

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

## Health Administration at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinhardt University | $71,691 | $26,413 | $24,425 | 44% |
| Valdosta State University | $53,281 | $31,000 | $10,945 | 42% |
| Augusta University | $51,773 | $31,000 | $13,787 | 49% |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $51,098 | $47,375 | $21,679 | 14% |
| Clayton State University | $50,131 | $48,925 | $8,365 | 40% |
| Middle Georgia State University | $46,999 | $32,239 | $12,361 | 25% |
| Gordon State College | $40,799 | $31,000 | $8,105 | 20% |
| Brenau University | $38,591 | $29,648 | $18,924 | 33% |
| College of Coastal Georgia | $38,244 | not reported | $15,261 | 26% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage not reported metro, $131,910 GA, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $70,200 GA, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Administrative Services Managers (SOC 11-3012): median wage not reported metro, $108,250 GA, $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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