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 North Carolina

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (55 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Cleveland Community College$29,202
Durham Technical Community College$38,041$45,870$36,2370.95
Davidson-Davie Community College$37,553
Wake Technical Community College$35,381$31,626$31,3040.88
Forsyth Technical Community College$35,288$34,606$20,9150.59
Central Piedmont Community College$35,101$36,638
National Median$31,719$23,0000.73

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Durham Technical Community College
Durham
$1,986$38,041$36,237
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville
$1,978$37,553
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh
$2,336$35,381$31,304
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem
$2,256$35,288$20,915
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
$2,792$35,101

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 Cleveland Community College, approximately 48% 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.