Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Ivy Tech Community College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$28,240

54th percentile

40th percentile in Indiana

Median Debt

$13,201

27% above national median

Analysis

Starting at $28,240 just doesn't cut it for health administration work in Indiana, where the typical graduate from similar programs earns about $1,100 more. This Ivy Tech certificate lands graduates below the state median—ranking in just the 40th percentile among Indiana programs—while charging slightly above the state's typical debt level. Several Ross Medical Education Center campuses and Purdue Global consistently place their graduates $2,000-$3,000 higher, suggesting this program isn't leveraging its opportunities as effectively as competitors across the state.

The 12% earnings growth to $31,484 by year four offers some redemption, though it's worth noting this still trails several other Indiana options. The debt load of $13,201 is manageable at under half of first-year earnings, but you're paying more than the Indiana norm ($9,500) for below-median results. With only 23% of students receiving Pell grants—far below community college averages—this appears to be serving a more advantaged population but not delivering stronger outcomes.

If Ivy Tech is your only local option and you need this credential quickly, the reasonable debt burden means it won't derail anyone financially. But if you're comparison shopping within Indiana, know that multiple alternatives consistently deliver better starting positions in this same field, often with lower debt loads.

Where Ivy Tech Community College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Ivy Tech Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Ivy Tech Community College	$28,240	$31,484	+11%
Purdue University Global	$30,168	$30,906	+2%
Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie	$28,570	$28,742	+1%
Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville	$31,401	$26,020	-17%
Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo	$31,401	$26,020	-17%

Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana

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

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis	$4,912	$28,240	$31,484	$13,201	0.47
Ross Medical Education Center-EvansvilleEvansville	—	$31,401	$26,020	$9,500	0.30
Ross Medical Education Center-KokomoKokomo	—	$31,401	$26,020	$9,500	0.30
Ross Medical Education Center-LafayetteLafayette	—	$31,401	$26,020	$9,500	0.30
Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette	$10,110	$30,168	$30,906	$17,719	0.59
Ross Medical Education Center-MuncieMuncie	—	$28,570	$28,742	$9,500	0.33
National Median	—	$27,783	—	$10,372	0.37

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 Ivy Tech Community College, approximately 23% 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 72 graduates with reported earnings and 114 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.