Health and Medical Administrative Services at Charter College

Charter College's health administration certificate presents an unusual tradeoff: graduates earn solidly above the national average for these programs (72nd percentile), but they're actually underperforming within Alaska itself, where the median for this credential is $33,252. That $5,000 gap matters when you consider that Alaska Career College's similar program produces graduates earning $36,000+. The $15,750 in debt sits above both state and national medians, though it remains manageable at roughly half of first-year earnings.

The backward trajectory is the real concern here. Earnings don't just plateau—they actually decline 5% from year one to year four, dropping to $28,661. This suggests either limited career advancement opportunities or that graduates may be shifting to lower-paying roles over time. For a certificate program serving a majority Pell-eligible student population, this pattern undermines the core promise of upward mobility.

If your child is set on healthcare administration in Alaska, you're paying above-average debt for below-average state outcomes. The income is livable but stagnant, and other Alaska programs demonstrate better earning potential. Unless Charter offers specific geographic or scheduling advantages that matter for your family's situation, the combination of declining earnings and middling in-state performance argues for exploring alternatives—particularly Alaska Career College, which shows stronger graduate outcomes in the same field.