Health Administration at Dorsey College-Saginaw

Saginaw, MI · Private for-profit · Certificate · Health and Medical Administrative Services

a smaller institution with 199 students in Saginaw, MI.

Program Analysis

At $21,780 per year, Health Administration graduates from Dorsey College-Saginaw earn below the $29,545 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.7x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

The 31% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 54% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Health Administration graduates.

Median debt of $13,000 represents roughly 7 months of the $21,780 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #698 of 710 Health Administration programs, Dorsey College-Saginaw falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $21,780 to $30,682 over five years — a 41% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

Health Administration offers 14 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
48
Score
51
High End
Earnings $21,780/yr (-26% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (46% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (729,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$330K
8.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
10.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition
$32,160
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$30,682
41% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Health Administration graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
Information security analysts $124,910 +28.5% 35%
Medical and health services managers $117,960 +23.2% 57%
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
Information security analysts
$124,910
+28.5% growth 35% AI-proof
Medical and health services managers
$117,960
+23.2% growth 57% AI-proof

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Health Administration Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Health Administration careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Health Administration at Dorsey College-Saginaw?
At 48/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health Administration programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Will AI affect Health Administration careers?
AI exposure of 54% is a real factor. For Dorsey College-Saginaw specifically, the gap between optimistic ($330,031) and pessimistic ($227,867) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Is Dorsey College-Saginaw a good choice for Health Administration despite lower starting pay?
Lower starting pay at Dorsey College-Saginaw may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Can I learn Health Administration through an apprenticeship instead of Dorsey College-Saginaw?
The DOL recognizes 14 apprenticeship pathways related to Health Administration. For students weighing Dorsey College-Saginaw's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Is there demand for Health Administration workers?
The career paths mapped to Health Administration have roughly 729,600 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →