Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) at Davidson-Davie Community College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$37,553

80th percentile

60th percentile in North Carolina

Est. Median Debt

$24,498

Est. from NC median (8 programs)

Analysis

This program stands out for delivering first-year earnings that beat 80% of similar programs nationally—a significant achievement for a community college associate's degree. At $37,553, graduates are earning more than peers from larger North Carolina institutions like Wake Tech and Central Piedmont, suggesting Davidson-Davie has built strong local employer connections in healthcare administration.

The debt picture requires some estimation since graduate numbers are small, but similar NC programs typically leave students with around $24,500 in loans. That produces a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.65, meaning the full debt load equals about eight months of first-year salary. For context, healthcare administration roles often include benefits and regular hours that make this debt manageable, and the field typically offers clear advancement paths as you gain experience with medical billing systems, insurance protocols, and practice management.

The risk here is that we're projecting debt from peer programs rather than seeing actual figures from Davidson-Davie graduates. If this school's actual costs run higher—or if students take longer to complete than the two-year plan—the math changes. But the earnings performance is real and verified, putting graduates in a solid position to handle typical community college debt loads while entering a stable healthcare sector.

Where Davidson-Davie Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services associates's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Davidson-Davie Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (55 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Davidson-Davie Community CollegeThomasville	$1,978	$37,553	—	$24,498*	—
Durham Technical Community CollegeDurham	$1,986	$38,041	$45,870	$36,237*	0.95
Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh	$2,336	$35,381	$31,626	$31,304*	0.88
Forsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston-Salem	$2,256	$35,288	$34,606	$20,915*	0.59
Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte	$2,792	$35,101	$36,638	—*	—
Gaston CollegeDallas	$3,186	$32,602	$29,191	—*	—
National Median	—	$31,719	—	$23,000*	0.73

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Davidson-Davie Community College, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.