Health and Medical Administrative Services at Concorde Career College-San Antonio

Concorde Career College's health administration certificate puts graduates at a significant earnings disadvantage. Starting at $23,677—nearly 20% below Texas's median for this credential and in the bottom fifth nationally—graduates earn roughly $6,000 less annually than peers at community colleges like Galveston or Dallas College. Even four years out, earnings of $29,376 remain well below what typical graduates earn in their first year at stronger programs.

The relatively modest debt of $9,500 provides some cushion, representing about five months of first-year earnings. This is manageable compared to some career college programs, and earnings do grow 24% over four years. However, starting from such a low base means graduates spend years catching up to where they should have begun. The program serves a predominantly low-income population (57% receive Pell grants), but the nearly-open admission and below-market outcomes suggest students might fare better at one of Texas's community colleges offering the same credential.

For parents, this is straightforward: Texas community colleges consistently deliver better outcomes in this field at similar or lower cost. Unless there are compelling logistical reasons that make only this campus accessible, choosing a community college program will likely mean your child starts $6,000-10,000 higher in annual earnings—a meaningful difference when beginning salaries are already modest.