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

Median Earnings (1yr)

$32,728

55th percentile

40th percentile in Wisconsin

Median Debt

$15,500

33% below national median

Analysis

Gateway Technical College graduates this program with manageable debt—$15,500 compared to the state median of $22,650—but first-year earnings of $32,728 trail most Wisconsin competitors. While this beats the national median slightly, it lands in the 40th percentile statewide, with top Wisconsin programs like Western Technical College ($41,510) and Fox Valley Technical College ($38,881) offering nearly $6,000-10,000 more in starting salary. That earnings gap matters when you're building a career in medical administration.

The debt picture offers a silver lining: at 47 cents owed for every dollar earned in year one, graduates can realistically pay down their loans. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could swing significantly year to year, making this program harder to evaluate with confidence than larger ones.

For a Wisconsin family, this creates a genuine dilemma. Gateway costs less to attend than most alternatives, but several other technical colleges in the state deliver both lower debt and higher earnings. If Gateway is your local option and minimizes housing costs, the lower debt load makes it workable. But if you're willing to relocate within Wisconsin for school, programs at Western, Fox Valley, or Moraine Park offer demonstrably stronger financial outcomes for medical administrative careers.

Where Gateway Technical College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Gateway Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (21 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha	$4,853	$32,728	—	$15,500	0.47
Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse	$4,716	$41,510	$36,233	$22,500	0.54
Rasmussen University-WisconsinGreen Bay	$11,982	$39,372	$37,442	$26,000	0.66
Fox Valley Technical CollegeAppleton	$4,916	$38,881	$38,869	—	—
Moraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac	$4,713	$36,384	$39,804	$14,680	0.40
Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay	$4,904	$34,763	$37,880	$22,650	0.65
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 Gateway Technical College, approximately 22% 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 22 graduates with reported earnings and 27 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.