Health and Medical Administrative Services at Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie

Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie produces middle-of-the-pack outcomes for medical administrative training, though the picture looks different depending on whether you compare to Texas or the nation. Within Texas, this program ranks in the 60th percentile—meaning graduates earn more than most Texas students with similar credentials. Nationally, however, it falls below the median, with first-year earnings of $27,132 versus $27,783 across all programs.

The $9,500 debt load sits at the 75th percentile nationally, meaning three-quarters of comparable programs graduate students with less debt. While the 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't alarming, it's worth noting that top Texas programs like Galveston College and Dallas College deliver $7,000-8,000 higher first-year earnings, often with similar or lower debt burdens. These community college alternatives offer substantially better value for the same credential.

For families considering this program, the key question is accessibility versus outcomes. Concorde's open admission and quick credential track serve students who need immediate workforce entry, and 75% of students receive Pell grants. However, if your child can access a community college offering the same certificate, the financial advantage becomes significant—potentially an extra $40,000-50,000 in lifetime earnings based on the starting salary gap alone.