Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

Median Earnings (1yr)

$40,532

95th percentile

80th percentile in Missouri

Est. Median Debt

$15,975

Est. from national median (86 programs)

Analysis

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City's graduates in this healthcare administration certificate earn $40,532 in their first year—nearly $12,000 more than both state and national medians for this credential. That's a striking difference in a field where most similar programs cluster in the high $20,000s. The school outperforms all other Missouri programs with reported data, including State Fair Community College's $31,497, which suggests MCC-KC has unusually strong employer connections or perhaps serves students already working in healthcare who use the credential to advance.

The estimated debt load of roughly $16,000 creates a manageable ratio of 0.39—meaning graduates would owe less than 40% of their first-year salary. While this debt figure comes from national patterns rather than MCC-KC's actual students, it's higher than the state and national medians for this program (both around $10,000). Even accounting for this uncertainty, the strong earnings provide cushion: borrowing even $5,000-6,000 more than typical wouldn't fundamentally change the value proposition given the earnings advantage.

The combination of exceptional earnings performance and reasonable estimated debt makes this program stand out among Missouri's healthcare administration certificates. The main caveat is that the debt figure is an estimate, so verify actual costs and financial aid packages. But the earnings data is real and positions this credential as a genuine workforce investment in Kansas City's healthcare market.

Where Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (24 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas CityKansas City	$3,630	$40,532	—	$15,975*	—
State Fair Community CollegeSedalia	$4,104	$31,497	—	$11,377*	0.36
Midwest Technical Institute-MissouriSpringfield	—	$24,993	$29,121	$9,500*	0.38
Concorde Career College-Kansas CityKansas City	—	$23,677	$29,376	$9,500*	0.40
National Median	—	$27,783	—	$10,372*	0.37

* 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 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, approximately 30% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.