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Wisconsin's public universities dominate the most affordable health and medical administrative services programs, with University of Wisconsin-Parkside leading at just $10,044 net cost. The state's 18 programs span from this budget-friendly option to Viterbo University at $22,633, creating a $12,589 cost difference. Graduates can expect starting salaries ranging from $35,060 to $61,350, with UW-Eau Claire alumni earning the highest at $61,350 annually. Wisconsin's healthcare sector, anchored by major employers like Epic Systems in Madison and GE Healthcare, creates strong demand for medical administrative professionals. The state's public university system particularly stands out, offering eight programs under $17,000 net cost compared to private institutions that average significantly higher. Wisconsin Grant funding helps reduce costs for in-state students, making these programs particularly accessible for residents seeking healthcare administration careers.
18
Programs
$10,044 – $26,067
Net Price Range
$43,231
Avg. Program Earnings
52.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

18 Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,044 $7,855 39.8% 72.8%
2 $12,878 $8,342 53.1% 89.6%
3 $13,726 $8,834 56.0% 89.1%
4 $15,135 $19,944 23.5%
5 $15,374 $9,651 71.2% 74.3%
6 $16,177 $10,020 51.2% 86.3%
7 $16,722 $32,794 50.5% 89.9%
8 $16,948 $9,277 67.6% 76.6%
9 $17,613 $13,420 50.0% 93.5%
10 $18,796 $13,420 40.0% 95.1%
11 $18,847 $11,982 62.5%
12 $20,319 $13,420 27.6% 94.5%
13 $21,315 $35,080 62.7% 93.8%
14 $22,092 $32,286 55.7% 99.5%
15 $22,633 $32,350 65.2% 72.4%
16 $23,341 $33,000 41.2% 71.6%
17 $24,362 $37,230 69.6% 72.1%
18 $26,067 $34,250 64.3% 70.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Wisconsin-Parkside the most affordable option?

University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers the lowest net cost at $10,044, with in-state tuition of just $7,855. The school maintains a 72.83% acceptance rate and 39.80% graduation rate. As a public university, it benefits from state funding that keeps costs down for Wisconsin residents seeking health administration training.

How do earnings compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

UW-Green Bay graduates with the lowest net cost of $12,878 earn $35,060 annually, while UW-Eau Claire alumni at $16,948 net cost earn $61,350. This represents a $26,290 salary difference despite only a $4,070 cost difference. Lakeland University graduates at $22,092 net cost earn $55,964, showing that higher program costs don't always correlate with better earnings.

Does Wisconsin's job market support health administration graduates?

Wisconsin's healthcare sector includes major employers like Epic Systems, GE Healthcare, and numerous hospital systems that require medical administrative professionals. The state's manufacturing and agriculture industries also need healthcare administrators for occupational health programs. Graduate earnings ranging from $35,060 to $61,350 reflect the varying opportunities across different healthcare settings and employer types.

Where do graduation rates vary most significantly among affordable programs?

Graduation rates span from 23.50% at Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa to 71.20% at UW-La Crosse, a 47.70 percentage point difference. UW-La Crosse achieves this high rate at a $15,374 net cost, while Herzing University-Madison shows just 27.60% graduation rate at $20,319. Public universities generally outperform private institutions in both affordability and completion rates.

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