Median Earnings (1yr)
$29,516
36th percentile (25th in MO)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How East Central College graduates compare to all programs nationally

East Central College graduates earn $30k, placing them in the 36th 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 Missouri

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (22 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
East Central College$29,516$37,719
State Fair Community College$36,652$30,249$18,9270.52
St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis$35,503$27,0360.76
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton$35,503$27,0360.76
Ozarks Technical Community College$34,260$14,8750.43
Bryan University$24,928$28,476$25,4451.02
National Median$31,719$23,0000.73

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Missouri

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
State Fair Community College
Sedalia
$4,104$36,652$18,927
St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis
Saint Louis
$35,503$27,036
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton
Fenton
$35,503$27,036
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield
$4,184$34,260$14,875
Bryan University
Springfield
$15,868$24,928$25,445

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 East Central College, approximately 33% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.