Health and Medical Administrative Services at Lehigh Carbon Community College

Lehigh Carbon Community College's graduates in this program start below the Pennsylvania median but catch up quickly, earning $50,183 by year four—that's 64% above the state median and nearly $15,000 more than the national benchmark. This 37% earnings jump over four years suggests graduates are advancing into supervisory or specialized roles, though with fewer than 30 graduates in this cohort, individual career paths can heavily skew these figures.

The debt picture looks reasonable at $19,286, particularly given that graduates can cover it in about six months of their starting salary. This is notably lower than both the state median ($23,306) and national typical debt for the program. For context, Lehigh Carbon sits in the middle tier of Pennsylvania programs—it trails Delaware County and Harrisburg Area community colleges but outpaces several competitors by year four.

The small sample size matters here: a few graduates landing strong positions could be inflating that year-four number. If your child is drawn to healthcare administration, this program offers a practical entry point with manageable debt. Just recognize that the first-year salary of $36,704 will require patience and advancement to reach the more attractive mid-career earnings. Talk to current students or recent grads to gauge whether that upward trajectory is typical or an outlier.