Health and Medical Administrative Services at Concorde Career College-Kansas City

Concorde Career College graduates enter the workforce earning about $4,500 below Missouri's median for medical administrative programs and roughly $6,000 less than nearby Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, placing this program in just the 25th percentile statewide. While the $9,500 debt load is slightly below average, that advantage disappears when paired with first-year earnings of under $24,000—meaning graduates face nearly half a year's salary in debt for certificates that lead to roles often paying around $11-12 per hour.

The 24% earnings growth to $29,376 by year four shows some upward mobility, but even this improved figure trails the state median by about $1,000 annually. With more than half of students receiving Pell grants, this population can least afford a program that consistently underperforms state alternatives. The near-universal admission rate suggests minimal selectivity, which isn't inherently problematic for vocational training, but the outcomes don't justify choosing this over community college options.

For parents weighing this investment, the numbers point elsewhere. Metropolitan Community College or State Fair Community College both deliver substantially higher starting salaries for similar or lower debt. Unless location or scheduling creates insurmountable barriers to community college attendance, those alternatives offer better financial outcomes for the same career pathway.