Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) at Durham Technical Community College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$38,041

83rd percentile

80th percentile in North Carolina

Median Debt

$36,237

58% above national median

Analysis

Durham Tech's health administration program significantly outperforms both state and national benchmarks, placing graduates in the 80th percentile among North Carolina schools with first-year earnings of $38,041—about $8,000 above the state median. Four years out, earnings grow to $45,870, a solid 21% increase that suggests real career progression rather than a dead-end credential. Only Davidson-Davie posts higher earnings among NC community colleges in this field.

The catch is debt: at $36,237, graduates carry substantially more than the state median of $24,498 and nearly 60% more than the national average. However, with a debt-to-earnings ratio under 1.0 and strong earning potential, this remains manageable—especially given the steady income growth trajectory. The program serves a significant Pell grant population while maintaining these outcomes, which speaks to genuine access and value.

The major caveat here is sample size. With fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, these numbers could shift considerably year-to-year. But if they hold, this represents one of the stronger health administration programs in North Carolina's community college system, worth the higher debt load for students serious about this career path.

Where Durham Technical Community College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Durham Technical Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Durham Technical Community College	$38,041	$45,870	+21%
Central Piedmont Community College	$35,101	$36,638	+4%
Forsyth Technical Community College	$35,288	$34,606	-2%
Pitt Community College	$30,616	$33,309	+9%
Catawba Valley Community College	$29,469	$32,467	+10%

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
Durham Technical Community CollegeDurham	$1,986	$38,041	$45,870	$36,237	0.95
Davidson-Davie Community CollegeThomasville	$1,978	$37,553	—	—	—
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

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 Durham Technical Community College, approximately 31% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 19 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.