Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) at Colorado Christian University

Median Earnings (1yr)

$37,801

81st percentile

60th percentile in Colorado

Median Debt

$34,750

51% above national median

Analysis

Colorado Christian University's health administration program comes with a significant catch: while graduates earn nearly $6,000 more than the national median for this field, they're also carrying $34,750 in debt—50% more than the typical graduate nationwide. That puts this program in the 93rd percentile for debt burden, meaning you're paying far more than at almost any comparable program. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.92 means nearly a full year's salary goes toward paying off what is, remember, just an associate's degree.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) adds uncertainty, but the comparison to Colorado community colleges is stark. Front Range and Arapahoe Community College graduates earn $6,000 more annually while likely carrying much less debt. Even among Colorado's 14 programs offering this degree, CCU lands right at the state median for earnings—meaning half of in-state alternatives deliver the same or better outcomes, presumably at community college prices.

For an associate's degree in healthcare administration, this represents an expensive path to a modest salary. Unless CCU offers specific advantages your family values highly, the community college route would deliver comparable earnings with dramatically less financial burden. The debt load here transforms what should be an affordable credential into a multi-year financial commitment.

Where Colorado Christian University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services associates's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Colorado Christian University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (14 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood	$39,266	$37,801	—	$34,750	0.92
Front Range Community CollegeWestminster	$4,740	$43,801	$37,516	$18,125	0.41
Arapahoe Community CollegeLittleton	$4,308	$43,631	$46,918	$25,715	0.59
IBMC CollegeFort Collins	$15,320	$33,672	$35,448	—	—
Colorado Technical University-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs	$12,760	$25,841	$27,501	$41,982	1.62
National Median	—	$31,719	—	$23,000	0.73

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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 Colorado Christian University, approximately 33% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 35 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.