Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Jefferson Community and Technical College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$36,397

95th percentile

80th percentile in Kentucky

Median Debt

$16,706

61% above national median

Analysis

Jefferson Community and Technical College's health administration certificate outperforms nearly every other program of its kind in Kentucky—only Sullivan University places higher—while maintaining reasonable debt levels. At $36,397 in first-year earnings, graduates earn $10,000 more than the Kentucky median and $8,600 above the national average, placing this program in the 95th percentile nationally.

The $16,706 debt load is higher than typical for certificate programs, but the numbers still work: graduates owe less than half their first-year salary, and they're entering a stable field where those skills translate directly to employment. Compared to Kentucky's median debt of $14,850 for similar programs, you're paying about $2,000 more but earning roughly $10,000 more annually—a trade that pays off within months.

What makes this particularly notable is that it's a community college delivering outcomes that rival or exceed private institutions like MedQuest College, which produces similar earnings but typically at higher cost. For families looking at healthcare administration training in Kentucky, this represents one of the strongest returns available. The moderate sample size suggests consistent results across multiple cohorts, not a statistical fluke.

Where Jefferson Community and Technical College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Jefferson Community and Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (33 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Jefferson Community and Technical CollegeLouisville	$4,706	$36,397	—	$16,706	0.46
Sullivan UniversityLouisville	$14,220	$38,362	$38,121	$21,031	0.55
MedQuest CollegeLouisville	—	$35,910	—	$9,353	0.26
American National University-PikevillePikeville	$11,484	$29,859	$26,616	$17,264	0.58
ATA CollegeLouisville	$13,930	$29,507	$25,497	$20,145	0.68
Ross College-HopkinsvilleHopkinsville	—	$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 Jefferson Community and Technical College, approximately 29% 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 32 graduates with reported earnings and 34 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.