Health and Medical Administrative Services at Carrington College-Albuquerque

Carrington College-Albuquerque's medical administrative services certificate costs less than most competing programs while delivering earnings right at New Mexico's median—$29,076 in the first year. The $9,500 in typical debt translates to a manageable 0.33 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe about four months of their first-year salary. With 62% of students receiving Pell grants, this program primarily serves students who need an affordable entry point into healthcare administration.

The earnings trajectory shows steady improvement, climbing 13% to $32,761 by year four. This lands graduates slightly above the national median for this credential and in the 60th percentile statewide. While Brookline College's program produces higher initial earnings ($32,951), that advantage needs to be weighed against potential cost differences. Carrington's combination of below-average debt and above-average earnings creates a straightforward value proposition for New Mexico students.

For parents considering this program, the fundamentals work: their child will owe less than $10,000 to enter a field with consistent employment demand, and earnings grow meaningfully in the early career years. This isn't a path to high income, but it's a reliable way to establish healthcare industry credentials without accumulating crushing debt.