Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Bellevue College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$71,572

95th percentile

Median Debt

$17,586

43% below national median

Analysis

Bellevue College's health administration graduates are earning $71,572 just one year out—outperforming the Washington state median by over $20,000 and landing in the 80th percentile among the five programs statewide. That's a remarkable premium, particularly given the modest debt load of $17,586, which translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.25. For context, these graduates are taking on roughly half the debt of their national peers while earning 60% more.

The numbers place this program in rare territory: 95th percentile nationally for both earnings and low debt. However, there's an important asterisk—the sample size is small (under 30 graduates), which means a few exceptional outcomes could be skewing these figures upward. The concentration of healthcare employers in the Bellevue area, including major hospital systems and tech companies with large health benefits operations, likely contributes to the strong starting salaries.

If your student can replicate these outcomes, they're looking at one of the best returns on investment in healthcare administration anywhere in the country. The risk is that with so few data points, individual results may vary more than usual. Still, even if actual earnings fall short of the reported median, the low debt provides a comfortable cushion that makes this program worth serious consideration for Washington residents.

Where Bellevue College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Bellevue College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Washington (5 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Bellevue CollegeBellevue	$4,305	$71,572	—	$17,586	0.25
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle	$12,643	$49,866	$63,245	$15,000	0.30
Eastern Washington UniversityCheney	$8,353	$48,114	$50,149	—	—
National Median	—	$44,345	—	$30,998	0.70

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 Bellevue 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.

Sample Size: Based on 27 graduates with reported earnings and 24 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.