Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Career Technical Institute

Median Earnings (1yr)

$20,308

5th percentile

Median Debt

$9,500

8% below national median

Analysis

Career Technical Institute's earnings numbers sit $7,500 below the national median for health administration certificates, placing graduates in just the 5th percentile nationally. However, DC's healthcare job market tells a more complex story—this is actually the only program of its kind in the district, making it simultaneously the median performer and a potential concern for a field that should offer better entry points into healthcare careers.

The debt load of $9,500 is manageable, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio under 0.5, but graduates are earning just over $20,000 in their first year—barely above minimum wage in DC. Even after four years, earnings only reach $22,055. For perspective, medical administrative roles nationally pay about 37% more. The program serves predominantly Pell-eligible students (81%), who may have limited options, but they're entering a field where most programs deliver significantly better outcomes.

The fundamental issue here isn't the debt—it's that healthcare administration certificates elsewhere provide much stronger earning potential. If your child is committed to staying in DC and needs this specific credential quickly, the low debt offers some protection. But if relocation is possible, programs in nearby states could deliver the same credential with substantially higher earnings. For a field with strong job growth, these outcomes suggest looking beyond DC's borders.

Where Career Technical Institute Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Career Technical Institute graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Career Technical Institute	$20,308	$22,055	+9%
Durham Technical Community College	$70,267	$55,326	-21%
Gwinnett Technical College	$41,337	$49,199	+19%
Anoka Technical College	$29,147	$42,932	+47%
Bunker Hill Community College	$35,298	$42,411	+20%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Career Technical InstituteWashington	—	$20,308	$22,055	$9,500	0.47
Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish	$42,834	$136,516	—	—	—
Durham Technical Community CollegeDurham	$1,986	$70,267	$55,326	$25,000	0.36
Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids	$13,630	$68,630	—	$27,024	0.39
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn	$4,320	$52,904	—	$11,250	0.21
Weber State UniversityOgden	$6,391	$51,161	—	—	—
National Median	—	$27,783	—	$10,372	0.37

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 Career Technical Institute, 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.

Sample Size: Based on 57 graduates with reported earnings and 85 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.