# University of Michigan-Dearborn: Health Administration (bachelor's)

Dearborn, MI. IPEDS 171137, CIP 51.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-dearborn/majors/health-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,407
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,405 (U.S. median for this major: $60,495 across 224 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,039 (U.S. median $28,000)
- Rank in MI: 11 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (11 colleges, $55,020): -$5,615
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,090

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,405 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,211 | $33,026 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $6,284 | $28,781 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $7,997 | $36,626 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $13,630 | $62,425 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $17,529 | $80,283 | 5.0 years |

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

## Health Administration at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | $67,117 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Davenport University | $64,247 | $50,407 | $17,707 | 57% |
| Cleary University | $58,986 | not reported | $22,143 | 42% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $56,867 | $33,125 | $7,007 | 40% |
| Ferris State University | $56,774 | $30,995 | $8,624 | 47% |
| Northwood University | $55,020 | $29,000 | $27,232 | 63% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $54,514 | $31,000 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Western Michigan University | $54,265 | $27,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Baker College | $51,868 | $39,444 | $13,157 | 36% |
| Grand Valley State University | $51,027 | $28,457 | $16,317 | 67% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $49,405 | $23,039 | $9,492 | 58% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $114,340 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $107,570 MI, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $81,250 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $77,390 MI, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Administrative Services Managers (SOC 11-3012): median wage $122,350 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $108,210 MI, $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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