Health Administration at Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish, ME · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Health and Medical Administrative Services

With 82% of applicants admitted, Saint Joseph's College of Maine prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 930 students in Standish, ME.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Saint Joseph's College of Maine's Health Administration program earn $136,516/yr in their first year — 362% above the $29,545 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

With a 33.3x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health Administration career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At #41 of 710 programs, this Health Administration program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The 14 apprenticeship pathways connected to Health Administration reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

76 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
72
Low End
76
Score
78
High End
Earnings $136,516/yr (362% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (46% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (729,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$1,428K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
33.3x
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
$42,834

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

View all 19 career paths with full salary data →

Health Administration Career Guide

What can you do with a Health Administration credential from Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Saint Joseph's College of Maine's Health Administration program score?
At 76/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Will AI affect Health Administration careers?
AI exposure of 54% is a real factor. For Saint Joseph's College of Maine specifically, the gap between optimistic ($1,428,260) and pessimistic ($1,428,260) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Can I learn Health Administration through an apprenticeship instead of Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
If Saint Joseph's College of Maine's tuition gives you pause, consider that 14 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Health Administration. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Health Administration workers?
With approximately 729,600 annual openings across mapped careers, Health Administration offers a very large employment pool. Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →