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 Michigan

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (27 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Bay de Noc Community College$29,215
Ferris State University$39,818$43,268$27,2500.68
Davenport University$35,569$41,148$38,6251.09
Baker College$33,831$33,426$22,5550.67
Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton$31,782$26,500$14,3080.45
Delta College$23,757$28,344
National Median$31,719$23,0000.73

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$13,630$39,818$27,250
Davenport University
Grand Rapids
$23,324$35,569$38,625
Baker College
Owosso
$12,810$33,831$22,555
Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton
Brighton
$31,782$14,308
Delta College
University Center
$4,640$23,757

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 Bay de Noc Community College, approximately 24% 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.