Health and Medical Administrative Services at Carrington College-Las Vegas

Carrington College-Las Vegas positions itself competitively in Nevada's medical administrative services market, ranking second among ten programs in the state. With first-year earnings of $29,076—above both the state median of $27,523 and the national median of $27,783—graduates enter a modest but stable career path. The $9,500 debt load is manageable, translating to just one-third of first-year earnings, and earnings grow 13% over four years to $32,761. For a certificate program serving a predominantly Pell-eligible population (61%), these outcomes represent reasonable value.

The earnings advantage narrows over time, though. While Carrington graduates start ahead of the pack, four-year earnings remain only marginally above what other Nevada programs achieve. The debt sits at the 75th percentile nationally—higher than three-quarters of similar programs—which means students here borrow slightly more than peers elsewhere, even if the absolute amount remains relatively low. Still, with robust sample size backing these numbers, parents can trust they're seeing a realistic picture.

For families weighing in-state options and prioritizing quick workforce entry, this certificate offers a straightforward return: manageable debt, immediate employment, and earnings that trend upward rather than plateau. It won't lead to a high-income career, but it delivers what it promises—a foothold in healthcare administration without crushing debt.