Health and Medical Administrative Services at College of DuPage

College of DuPage's health administration certificate graduates earn nearly double the national median for this credential—$52,904 versus $27,783—landing in the 95th percentile both nationally and among Illinois programs. That's a remarkable $21,000 premium over the state median and substantially higher than competitors like Rasmussen ($33,372) or Harper College ($33,090). With debt under $12,000 and a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.21, graduates can comfortably manage repayment while building their careers.

The caveat here matters: these figures come from a small graduating class (under 30 students), so individual outcomes vary more than at larger programs. A few exceptional graduates can skew the numbers upward. Still, even accounting for statistical noise, these results suggest strong local employer connections or graduates leveraging the credential alongside work experience to access better-paying administrative roles than typical certificate-holders secure.

For a short-term credential requiring minimal debt, this program delivers unusually strong returns. If your child already works in healthcare or has administrative experience they can pair with this certificate, College of DuPage appears well-positioned to help them move into supervisory or specialized administrative roles. Just recognize that these eye-catching numbers may not represent every graduate's experience given the small sample.