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 Alabama

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville$39,438
Columbia Southern University$39,247$23,2090.59
Herzing University-Birmingham$30,821$30,692$35,4841.15
Bishop State Community College$23,386
National Median$31,719$23,0000.73

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach
$5,808$39,247$23,209
Herzing University-Birmingham
Birmingham
$13,420$30,821$35,484
Bishop State Community College
Mobile
$5,280$23,386

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 George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, approximately 32% 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.