Median Earnings (1yr)
$24,800
25th percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Delta College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Delta College graduates earn $25k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all health and medical administrative services certificate 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 certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (46 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Delta College$24,800$31,136
Ferris State University$68,630$27,0240.39
Schoolcraft Community College District$29,298$33,558$13,9850.48
Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor$28,570$28,742$9,5000.33
Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton$28,570$28,742$9,5000.33
Ross Medical Education Center-Davison$28,570$28,742$9,5000.33
National Median$27,783$10,3720.37

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$68,630$27,024
Schoolcraft Community College District
Livonia
$4,448$29,298$13,985
Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$28,570$9,500
Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton
Brighton
$28,570$9,500
Ross Medical Education Center-Davison
Davison
$28,570$9,500

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 20 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.