Health and Medical Administrative Services at Concorde Career College-Aurora

Concorde Career College-Aurora's health and medical administrative services certificate delivers above-average outcomes among Colorado programs, ranking in the 60th percentile statewide—though that means graduates earn roughly $3,500 more annually than the state median of $28,219. The bigger story is the debt load: at $9,500, it sits below the national median but above Colorado's typical $8,708. Still, with first-year earnings of $29,536, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32 means graduates owe about four months' salary—manageable territory for a certificate program that serves a majority Pell Grant population.

The earnings trajectory is steady but not dramatic, climbing 8% to $31,784 by year four. This puts graduates comfortably ahead of the national median ($27,783) throughout their early careers. For families weighing whether a medical office career justifies the investment, these numbers suggest a clear path: modest debt for a credential that consistently outperforms peer programs nationally and holds its own within Colorado's competitive healthcare administration market. The program won't lead to explosive salary growth, but it provides stable entry into healthcare administration without the debt burden that often accompanies longer degree programs.