Cheapest Health and Medical Administrative Services Colleges in Massachusetts

Massachusetts offers the most affordable health administration training at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology in Boston, where students pay just $16,172 net annually. This contrasts sharply with the $39,324 top price point, creating a $23,000 cost spread across the state's 13 programs. The state's position as a national healthcare leader, home to Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, creates strong demand for medical administrators. Graduates can expect starting salaries ranging from $29,685 to $49,729, with Massachusetts healthcare systems consistently seeking skilled professionals to manage operations in this $80 billion state industry.

Programs

$16,172 – $39,324

Net Price Range

$40,855

Avg. Program Earnings

59.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology Boston, Massachusetts	$16,172	$18,906	47.2%
2	Salem State University Salem, Massachusetts	$18,441	$11,978	55.0%	92.7%
3	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, Massachusetts	$20,605	$15,208	49.0%	95.5%
4	College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, Massachusetts	$21,436	$42,061	64.7%	90.9%
5	American International College Springfield, Massachusetts	$25,299	$42,970	42.3%	89.4%
6	Fisher College Boston, Massachusetts	$25,702	$35,013	28.4%	74.2%
7	Springfield College Springfield, Massachusetts	$29,187	$43,707	67.6%	75.6%
8	Anna Maria College Paxton, Massachusetts	$29,396	$43,064	40.4%	69.6%
9	Stonehill College Easton, Massachusetts	$29,969	$54,500	80.8%	73.4%
10	Emmanuel College Boston, Massachusetts	$31,569	$46,686	65.8%	79.7%
11	Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts	$32,116	$63,141	90.4%	6.8%
12	MCPHS University Boston, Massachusetts	$35,084	$38,850	63.3%	88.3%
13	Endicott College Beverly, Massachusetts	$39,324	$39,212	75.4%	73.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute the cheapest option?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute charges $16,172 net cost annually, nearly $2,300 less than the next cheapest option at Salem State University. The technical institute model focuses specifically on career preparation, keeping overhead costs lower than traditional four-year universities.

How do public universities compare to private colleges for this major?

Public options like Salem State ($18,441 net) and UMass Dartmouth ($20,605 net) cost significantly less than most private colleges. However, private schools show higher graduation rates, with Stonehill College achieving 80.8% compared to Salem State's 55%.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost?

Higher-priced programs generally show better completion rates, though exceptions exist. Northeastern University graduates 90.4% of students despite charging $32,116 net annually, while Fisher College graduates only 28.4% at $25,702 net cost.

Where do graduates typically find the highest-paying positions?

Stonehill College graduates earn the highest starting salaries at $49,729 annually, followed by Fisher College at $45,715. Both schools benefit from proximity to Boston's major medical centers, which typically offer premium compensation packages for administrative roles.

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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.