Health and Medical Administrative Services at Aims Community College

Something goes wrong between year one and year four for Aims graduates in this program. Similar Colorado healthcare administrative programs suggest first-year earnings around $37,800, which would put graduates in a manageable position against an estimated $20,400 in debt—a reasonable ratio of 0.54. But the reported fourth-year figure of $30,262 tells a different story, showing earnings actually dropping by over $7,000 rather than climbing as careers typically progress.

This backward trajectory is particularly concerning when you see what's possible elsewhere in Colorado. Front Range and Arapahoe community colleges—comparable institutions—report their graduates earning $43,600 to $43,800, roughly 30% more than what Aims students appear to make down the road. Even accounting for geographic differences within Colorado, that's a significant gap that compounds over a career. The debt load, while modest for healthcare education, becomes less attractive when paired with earnings that decline instead of grow.

For parents, the uncertainty here cuts both ways: these figures are estimates based on peer programs, so actual outcomes could differ. But that fourth-year number is Aims' own reported data, and it suggests graduates may be ending up in lower-paying positions or leaving the field. Before committing, find out where recent graduates are actually working and why earnings might stagnate or fall after the first year—that pattern demands an explanation.