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 Minnesota

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Hennepin Technical College$40,925
Anoka Technical College$44,570$45,511$28,9970.65
Rochester Community and Technical College$43,381$44,275$27,7500.64
Ridgewater College$40,206$35,471$25,9020.64
Minnesota State Community and Technical College$39,534$45,366$24,4750.62
Rasmussen University-Minnesota$39,372$37,442$26,0000.66
National Median$31,719$23,0000.73

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
$6,267$44,570$28,997
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester
$6,359$43,381$27,750
Ridgewater College
Willmar
$6,109$40,206$25,902
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls
$5,900$39,534$24,475
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud
$10,899$39,372$26,000

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 Hennepin Technical 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.