# Western Illinois University: Health Administration (bachelor's)

Macomb, IL. IPEDS 149772, CIP 51.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-illinois-university/majors/health-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,261
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,771 (U.S. median for this major: $60,495 across 224 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $39,688 (U.S. median $28,000)
- Rank in IL: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (9 colleges, $66,694): -$9,923
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,724

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,771 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,941 | $30,402 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $8,787 | $38,487 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $12,062 | $52,832 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $16,294 | $71,368 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $19,701 | $86,290 | 4.1 years |

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

## Health Administration at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago | $82,040 | $23,000 | $36,079 | 73% |
| University of St Francis | $79,421 | $28,135 | $13,006 | 67% |
| Concordia University-Chicago | $73,256 | $28,162 | $18,436 | 37% |
| Illinois State University | $71,707 | $21,500 | $19,398 | 65% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $66,694 | $20,000 | $10,974 | 62% |
| National Louis University | $64,430 | $36,305 | $12,641 | 30% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $61,807 | $25,000 | $13,297 | 62% |
| Western Illinois University | $56,771 | $39,688 | $12,937 | 45% |
| Governors State University | $53,227 | $30,291 | $12,329 | 22% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage not reported metro, $117,850 IL, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $80,550 IL, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Administrative Services Managers (SOC 11-3012): median wage not reported metro, $106,860 IL, $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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