Health and Medical Administrative Services at Concorde Career College-Portland

Concorde Career College-Portland's medical administrative certificate delivers earnings that beat three-quarters of similar programs nationally, starting at $30,323 and climbing to $33,462 by year four—a solid 10% gain that's unusual for short-term healthcare certificates. The $9,500 in typical debt sits below both state and national medians, creating a manageable debt burden that graduates could reasonably pay down within a year or two of full-time work.

However, the sample size here is genuinely small—fewer than 30 graduates tracked—which means these numbers could shift significantly in either direction for future cohorts. Within Oregon, this program lands at the 60th percentile, behind Carrington College-Portland's certificate but ahead of community college options. For a family weighing a for-profit certificate program, that's actually a decent position, especially given the lower debt load compared to Carrington's likely higher costs.

The open admission policy and high Pell Grant usage (55%) suggest this serves primarily working adults looking for quick retraining into healthcare administration roles. If your child fits that profile and wants to enter medical office work within months rather than years, the combination of below-average debt and above-average earnings makes this viable. Just recognize you're making a decision based on limited data, so connecting with recent graduates directly would be worth the effort before committing.