# Louisiana Tech University: Health Administration (bachelor's)

Ruston, LA. IPEDS 159647, CIP 51.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/louisiana-tech-university/majors/health-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,468
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,122 (U.S. median for this major: $60,495 across 224 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $35,219 (U.S. median $28,000)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (4 colleges, $50,550): +$1,572
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,373

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,122 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,676 | $33,467 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $8,619 | $37,579 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $11,146 | $48,597 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $15,674 | $68,339 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $16,207 | $70,663 | 3.6 years |

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

## Health Administration at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech University | $52,122 | $35,219 | $11,864 | 64% |
| Herzing University-New Orleans | $51,098 | $47,375 | $21,269 | 15% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $50,001 | $26,949 | $13,530 | 53% |
| Southern University at New Orleans | $44,788 | not reported | $14,810 | 13% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage not reported metro, $104,550 LA, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $70,290 LA, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Administrative Services Managers (SOC 11-3012): median wage not reported metro, $99,210 LA, $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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