Best Value Health and Medical Administrative Services Colleges in Texas

South Texas College delivers the state's most affordable Health and Medical Administrative Services education at just $1,291 net cost, while Concordia University Texas graduates earn $46,478 annually despite charging $22,240. This dramatic range reflects Texas healthcare administration opportunities across different institutional models. Public universities dominate the value equation, with four of the top five spots offering in-state tuition under $15,000. The University of Texas at Dallas achieves a 70.80% graduation rate while maintaining moderate costs at $17,435 net price. Texas healthcare administration students enter a market anchored by the Houston Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex, creating steady demand for administrative professionals across hospital systems, insurance companies, and specialty clinics. Major employers like HCA Healthcare and Baylor Scott & White provide career pathways that justify educational investments, particularly for graduates who balance program costs with earnings potential.

Programs

$1,291 – $30,092

Net Price Range

$36,594

Avg. Program Earnings

43.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

25 Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	South Texas College McAllen, Texas	$1,291	$27,522	$4,920	27.6%
2	University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, Texas	$11,056	$37,478	$7,746	50.9%	69.4%
3	Texas State University San Marcos, Texas	$16,438	$39,729	$11,450	56.2%	87.7%
4	The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, Texas	$17,435	$37,779	$14,564	70.8%	84.7%
5	Concordia University Texas Austin, Texas	$22,240	$46,478	$36,690	40.5%	85.7%
6	American InterContinental University-Houston Houston, Texas	$18,264	$33,993	$14,842	45.5%
7	Texas Southern University Houston, Texas	$19,734	$33,382	$9,173	19.9%	96.8%
8	South University-Austin Round Rock, Texas	$24,532	$33,616	$18,238	9.1%
9	Dallas Baptist University Dallas, Texas	$30,092	$39,369	$38,140	60.4%	91.4%
10	Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online Addison, Texas	$12,714		$14,520		99.2%
11	Remington College-Dallas Campus Dallas, Texas	$27,829		$23,785	37.6%
12	West Coast University-Dallas Richardson, Texas	$25,957		$16,715
13	Southwest University at El Paso El Paso, Texas	$17,803		$16,000	65.7%
14	The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest Houston, Texas	$25,937			45.9%
15	Parker University Dallas, Texas	$25,491		$17,457	71.8%
16	Tyler Junior College Tyler, Texas	$9,924		$3,112	26.7%
17	Texas Woman's University Denton, Texas	$10,948		$8,648	44.2%	93.6%
18	Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas	$16,025		$9,228	55.1%	84.6%
19	Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, Texas	$17,760		$31,728	42.4%
20	Midland College Midland, Texas	$5,720		$3,030	17.1%
21	LeTourneau University Longview, Texas	$25,314		$35,500	61.1%	48.8%
22	Galveston College Galveston, Texas	$8,127		$2,546	32.4%
23	East Texas Baptist University Marshall, Texas	$23,790		$30,050	48.0%	67.7%
24	Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas	$15,137		$9,748	33.7%	88.0%
25	Brazosport College Lake Jackson, Texas	$3,022		$2,388	38.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $28,801 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

South Texas College charges $1,291 net cost as a community college serving the Rio Grande Valley, while Dallas Baptist University reaches $30,092 as a private institution. Public universities fill the middle range, with Texas State University at $16,438 and UT Dallas at $17,435. Private schools often include additional support services and smaller class sizes that drive higher costs.

How do graduation rates vary across different price points?

UT Dallas achieves the highest graduation rate at 70.80% with a $17,435 net cost, proving that public institutions can deliver strong outcomes. Dallas Baptist University reaches 60.40% completion despite its $30,092 price tag. South Texas College graduates 27.60% of students at the lowest cost, reflecting typical community college completion patterns.

Where do graduates earn the highest salaries in Texas healthcare administration?

Concordia University Texas graduates earn $46,478 annually, the highest among reporting schools, despite moderate net costs of $22,240. Texas State University graduates earn $39,729 with strong value at $16,438 net price. South Texas College graduates start at $27,522, though the low program cost creates favorable debt-to-income ratios.

Does student debt significantly impact return on investment for these programs?

UT Dallas maintains the lowest debt load at $17,241 among major universities, while achieving strong earnings of $37,779. American InterContinental University Houston graduates carry $38,773 in debt against $33,993 earnings, creating challenging payback scenarios. Texas State University balances moderate debt of $24,430 with solid earning potential of $39,729.

What makes University of Houston-Clear Lake stand out for value?

UH Clear Lake combines an $11,056 net cost with $37,478 graduate earnings and 50.90% graduation rate, creating strong value fundamentals. The school charges only $7,746 in-state tuition while maintaining manageable debt levels of $18,625. Its location near the Texas Medical Center provides internship and employment opportunities that support graduate success.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.