Median Earnings (1yr)
$23,757
5th percentile (25th in MI)
Est. Median Debt
$23,000
Est. from MI median (3 programs)
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Delta College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Delta College graduates earn $24k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all health and medical administrative services associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (27 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Delta College$23,757$28,344$23,000*
Ferris State University$39,818$43,268$27,250*0.68
Davenport University$35,569$41,148$38,625*1.09
Baker College$33,831$33,426$22,555*0.67
Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton$31,782$26,500$14,308*0.45
National Median$31,719$23,000*0.73
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$13,630$39,818$27,250
Davenport University
Grand Rapids
$23,324$35,569$38,625
Baker College
Owosso
$12,810$33,831$22,555
Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton
Brighton
$31,782$14,308

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 Delta College, approximately 35% 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 23 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.