Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) at Blue Cliff College-Metairie

Analysis

Blue Cliff College-Metairie's medical administrative services program charges significantly more than it delivers. Graduates leave with $31,750 in debt—above both state and national medians—to earn just $24,478 in their first year. That's nearly $8,000 less than Louisiana's median for this field and a concerning $7,000 below the national benchmark. While this program sits at the 40th percentile within Louisiana (middle of the pack statewide), it ranks in just the 12th percentile nationally, meaning 88% of similar programs across the country produce better earnings outcomes.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.3 means graduates owe more than a full year's salary, creating genuine financial strain right out of the gate. Compare this to Delgado Community College, where graduates in the same field earn $33,664—nearly $10,000 more annually. Given that 78% of Blue Cliff students receive Pell grants, this debt burden hits a population that can least afford it. The moderate sample size suggests these numbers are reasonably reliable, not statistical noise.

For medical administrative services training in Louisiana, look elsewhere. Community college alternatives offer substantially better outcomes at lower cost, and even other private options like Herzing outperform this program by over $6,000 in first-year earnings. The numbers simply don't justify the investment here.

Where Blue Cliff College-Metairie Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Blue Cliff College-Metairie graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (9 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Blue Cliff College-MetairieMetairie	—	$24,478	—	$31,750	1.30
Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans	$4,678	$33,664	$37,925	$32,379	0.96
Herzing University-New OrleansMetairie	$13,420	$30,821	$30,692	$35,484	1.15
Blue Cliff College-AlexandriaAlexandria	—	$24,478	—	$31,750	1.30
National Median	—	$31,719	—	$23,000	0.73

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 Blue Cliff College-Metairie, approximately 78% 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.