Health and Medical Administrative Services at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Technical University's Health and Medical Administrative Services program ranks in just the 25th percentile among Colorado schools—meaning three-quarters of similar programs in the state produce better earnings. Starting at $42,511, graduates earn roughly $8,000 less than the state median of $50,094, and they fall below the national average too. For context, Colorado State University Global and Colorado Christian University both deliver starting salaries above $53,000 for the same degree.

The financial picture gets worse over time. Earnings actually drop 10% by year four to $38,444, while graduates carry $48,425 in debt—significantly more than the national median of $30,998. That debt load is among the highest nationally (14th percentile), creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.14. For a program serving predominantly Pell-eligible students (68%), these outcomes are particularly troubling.

The combination of below-average starting pay, declining earnings trajectory, and above-average debt creates genuine risk. With stronger-performing options available throughout Colorado—including Metropolitan State University of Denver at a likely lower cost—families should seriously question whether this program justifies its price tag. The data suggests graduates would be better served elsewhere.