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

Median Earnings (1yr)

$28,668

31st percentile

40th percentile in North Carolina

Median Debt

$21,893

5% below national median

Analysis

The backwards trajectory here should give you pause—starting at $28,668 and dropping to $26,362 four years later isn't what you hope for when investing in career training. This puts Fayetteville Tech's program below the middle of the pack both nationally (31st percentile) and within North Carolina (40th percentile), where the state median sits at $30,157. The top NC community colleges are producing graduates who earn $35,000 to $38,000, making this program's outcomes notably weaker by comparison.

The debt load of $21,893 is actually lower than both state and national medians, which helps soften the blow. A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.76 is reasonable for an associate's degree, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in under a year of full-time earnings—if those earnings hold steady, which they haven't for recent cohorts.

The critical caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so these numbers could swing dramatically with a different cohort. But even accounting for that uncertainty, the pattern of declining earnings and below-average outcomes compared to nearby alternatives like Wake Tech or Durham Tech suggests this isn't where you want to place your bet for healthcare administration training. If you're committed to this field, the stronger programs in North Carolina offer clearer paths to financial stability.

Where Fayetteville Technical Community College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Fayetteville 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
Fayetteville Technical Community College	$28,668	$26,362	-8%
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%

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
Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville	$2,628	$28,668	$26,362	$21,893	0.76
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	—	—
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 Fayetteville Technical Community College, approximately 34% 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 26 graduates with reported earnings and 46 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.