Health and Medical Administrative Services at Blinn College District

The clearest red flag here isn't the below-average earnings—it's the debt. At $25,021, graduates are borrowing more than double what's typical for this certificate program in Texas ($9,500 median). That's exceptionally high for a credential that lands most completers at $23,553 their first year out, putting them in the 19th percentile nationally. While earnings do climb to $27,085 by year four—a respectable 15% increase—that's still below both the Texas median ($25,639) and significantly trailing top performers like Galveston College ($34,532).

The small sample size here matters. With fewer than 30 graduates tracked, these numbers could shift dramatically with just a few outliers. That said, the debt burden is concerning regardless of sample size—this program ranks in the 5th percentile nationally for debt, meaning 95% of similar programs saddle students with less. For a certificate that should be a quick, affordable entry point into healthcare administration, this debt load creates years of financial strain that stronger programs avoid. If your child is committed to this field and Blinn specifically, push for maximum grant aid and consider part-time enrollment to minimize borrowing. Otherwise, look at Dallas College or San Jacinto Community College, where graduates earn $7,000-10,000 more annually with far less debt.