Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Arizona College-Mesa

Median Earnings (1yr)

$30,574

75th percentile

60th percentile in Arizona

Median Debt

$10,643

3% above national median

Analysis

Arizona College-Mesa's health administration certificate graduates start above both national and state medians, but the concerning trend is where they end up. First-year earnings of $30,574 beat the national median by nearly $3,000 and place this program in the 75th percentile nationally. However, by year four, earnings actually drop to $29,310—a 4% decline when most programs see growth.

Within Arizona, this program sits squarely in the middle of the pack at the 60th percentile, with several community colleges like Phoenix College and GateWay producing graduates who earn $3,000-$4,000 more annually. The debt load of $10,643 is manageable, representing just 4 months of first-year income, and 84% of students here receive Pell grants, suggesting this program serves students who need affordable credentials. But "affordable" matters most when it leads somewhere.

That backward earnings trajectory should prompt serious questions about job advancement potential. Are graduates hitting a ceiling quickly? Are they in positions that don't reward experience? For a parent weighing options, Phoenix College or GateWay appear to offer better long-term positioning at similar or lower debt levels. If your student is specifically drawn to Arizona College's program structure or support services, the initial outcomes are solid—just recognize this certificate may not be a strong platform for wage growth.

Where Arizona College-Mesa Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Arizona College-Mesa graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Arizona College-Mesa	$30,574	$29,310	-4%
GateWay Community College	$33,379	$37,575	+13%
GateWay Community College-Central City	$33,379	$37,575	+13%
University of Phoenix-Arizona	$28,201	$33,138	+18%
Carrington College-Tucson	$29,076	$32,761	+13%

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (32 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Arizona College-MesaMesa	$18,835	$30,574	$29,310	$10,643	0.35
Phoenix CollegePhoenix	$2,358	$34,608	$32,282	—	—
GateWay Community College-Central CityPhoenix	—	$33,379	$37,575	$14,088	0.42
GateWay Community CollegePhoenix	$2,358	$33,379	$37,575	$14,088	0.42
Brookline College-TucsonTucson	—	$32,951	$30,110	$11,650	0.35
Brookline College-PhoenixPhoenix	—	$32,951	$30,110	$11,650	0.35
National Median	—	$27,783	—	$10,372	0.37

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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 Arizona College-Mesa, approximately 84% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 78 graduates with reported earnings and 87 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.