Health and Medical Administrative Services at Gaston College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Gaston College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Gaston College graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 54th 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 North Carolina
Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (55 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston College | $32,602 | $29,191 | — | — |
| Durham Technical Community College | $38,041 | $45,870 | $36,237 | 0.95 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | $37,553 | — | — | — |
| Wake Technical Community College | $35,381 | $31,626 | $31,304 | 0.88 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | $35,288 | $34,606 | $20,915 | 0.59 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | $35,101 | $36,638 | — | — |
| National Median | $31,719 | — | $23,000 | 0.73 |
Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Technical Community College Durham | $1,986 | $38,041 | $36,237 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville | $1,978 | $37,553 | — |
| Wake Technical Community College Raleigh | $2,336 | $35,381 | $31,304 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $2,256 | $35,288 | $20,915 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte | $2,792 | $35,101 | — |
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 Gaston College, approximately 26% 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.