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 Illinois

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (45 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
CALC Institute of Technology$22,569
College of DuPage$52,904$11,2500.21
Rasmussen University-Illinois$33,372$34,496$13,1430.39
William Rainey Harper College$33,090$10,6870.32
DeVry University-Illinois$31,841$29,680$19,7530.62
Lake Land College$31,542$29,656
National Median$27,783$10,3720.37

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
$4,320$52,904$11,250
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford
$13,546$33,372$13,143
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine
$3,822$33,090$10,687
DeVry University-Illinois
Lisle
$17,488$31,841$19,753
Lake Land College
Mattoon
$4,280$31,542

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 CALC Institute of Technology, approximately 81% 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.