Health and Medical Administrative Services at Alexandria Technical & Community College

Alexandria Technical's health administration certificate delivers strong early earnings at $32,530—about $5,000 above the national median and nearly $2,000 above Minnesota's typical program. That 86th percentile national ranking is impressive, though the 60th percentile showing within Minnesota reflects the state's generally robust healthcare education landscape. Rochester Community and Technical College's graduates earn nearly $13,000 more, but Alexandria still outperforms 60% of Minnesota programs in this field.

The debt picture requires some attention. At $25,250, students here borrow more than twice the national norm for this credential and above Minnesota's median as well. However, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.78 remains manageable—graduates could theoretically pay this off in under a year of focused repayment. Earnings hold steady through year four at $33,500, suggesting stable healthcare office positions rather than a growth trajectory.

The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift substantially with different cohorts. For a family confident in healthcare administration as a career path and comfortable with Alexandria's location, this program delivers solid entry-level positioning. Just recognize you're paying certificate-level debt for certificate-level earnings—practical, but not the bargain some competing Minnesota programs offer.