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 certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (59 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
College of Wilmington$34,054
Durham Technical Community College$70,267$55,326$25,0000.36
Wake Technical Community College$34,372$30,919$19,0000.55
Johnston Community College$34,244
Forsyth Technical Community College$32,036$30,966$17,1670.54
Pitt Community College$30,781$31,626$19,6370.64
National Median$27,783$10,3720.37

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$70,267$25,000
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh
$2,336$34,372$19,000
Johnston Community College
Smithfield
$2,657$34,244
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem
$2,256$32,036$17,167
Pitt Community College
Winterville
$1,972$30,781$19,637

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 College of Wilmington, approximately 59% 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.