Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) at Intellitec College-Colorado Springs

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$37,801

Est. from CO median (5 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$23,000

Est. from national median (93 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.61 looks manageable on paper, but the foundation here is shaky—both figures are estimates drawn from peer institutions rather than actual outcomes from Intellitec's program. The earnings estimate of $37,801 comes from just five similar Colorado programs, while the $23,000 debt figure represents what graduates typically owe at comparable private for-profit schools nationally. With over half of students qualifying for Pell grants, the actual debt burden could vary significantly from this estimate.

What's instructive is looking at Colorado's reported outcomes for this field. Front Range and Arapahoe community colleges—both public institutions—show graduates earning in the mid-$40,000s, substantially higher than the state median that Intellitec's estimate is based on. Even among private schools, there's a $17,000 spread between IBMC and Colorado Technical University outcomes. This variability matters because it suggests program quality and institutional connections make a real difference in healthcare administration placement.

The safest conclusion: if your child is committed to healthcare administration, compare actual outcomes from schools that do report data. Community colleges in Colorado appear to deliver stronger results at lower cost. Without verified numbers from Intellitec itself, you're essentially betting on an unknown program in a field where better-documented options exist nearby.

Where Intellitec College-Colorado Springs Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (14 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Intellitec College-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs	—	$37,801*	—	$23,000*	—
Front Range Community CollegeWestminster	$4,740	$43,801*	$37,516	$18,125*	0.41
Arapahoe Community CollegeLittleton	$4,308	$43,631*	$46,918	$25,715*	0.59
Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood	$39,266	$37,801*	—	$34,750*	0.92
IBMC CollegeFort Collins	$15,320	$33,672*	$35,448	—*	—
Colorado Technical University-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs	$12,760	$25,841*	$27,501	$41,982*	1.62
National Median	—	$31,719*	—	$23,000*	0.73

* Estimated from similar programs

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 Intellitec College-Colorado Springs, approximately 53% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in CO. Actual outcomes may vary.