Health and Medical Administrative Services at Community Care College

Community Care College's certificate delivers exactly what Oklahoma's healthcare administration employers seem willing to pay—around $29,000 annually—which edges out most competing programs in the state. Among Oklahoma's 30 schools offering this credential, this ranks at the 60th percentile, placing it solidly in the upper half. The $11,832 debt load equals the state median and translates to a manageable 0.41 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe less than half their first year's salary.

The challenge here is the earnings plateau. Four years out, graduates are making essentially the same $29,300 they earned initially, with only 2% growth over that period. This stagnation is common in healthcare administrative roles at this credential level—without additional education or specialization, there's limited room for advancement beyond entry-level positions. The program serves half Pell-eligible students well by providing quick workforce entry with modest debt, but the earnings ceiling hits fast.

For families seeking an affordable, low-risk entry into healthcare administration in Oklahoma, this works. The debt is reasonable, job placement appears solid, and earnings exceed most local alternatives. Just understand you're buying stable employment around $29,000, not a path to significantly higher income without further education.