# Valparaiso University: Health Administration (bachelor's)

Valparaiso, IN. IPEDS 152600, CIP 51.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/valparaiso-university/majors/health-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,485 (U.S. median for this major: $60,495 across 224 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $28,000)
- Rank in IN: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (7 colleges, $57,546): -$2,061
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,010

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,485 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,043 | $45,828 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,055 | $50,028 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $15,279 | $63,408 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $22,311 | $92,591 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $24,780 | $102,837 | 5.2 years |

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

## Health Administration at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $64,036 | $41,995 | $22,866 | 67% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $57,564 | $24,631 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Valparaiso University | $55,485 | $28,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| Indiana University-Northwest | $54,525 | $31,123 | $5,130 | 37% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $45,279 | $23,250 | $12,923 | 48% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $123,090 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $104,140 IN, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $82,020 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $78,770 IN, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Administrative Services Managers (SOC 11-3012): median wage $108,940 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $112,990 IN, $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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