Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Arapahoe Community College$42,463
Concorde Career College-Aurora$29,536$31,784$9,5000.32
Pima Medical Institute-Denver$28,219$31,216$8,7080.31
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs$28,219$31,216$8,7080.31
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora$26,557$32,424$8,2720.31
National Median$27,783$10,3720.37

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Colorado

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Concorde Career College-Aurora
Aurora
$29,536$9,500
Pima Medical Institute-Denver
Denver
$28,219$8,708
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$28,219$8,708
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora
Aurora
$26,557$8,272

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Arapahoe Community College, approximately 10% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.