Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois

Median Earnings (1yr)

$24,993

27th percentile

25th percentile in Illinois

Median Debt

$9,500

8% below national median

Analysis

Midwest Technical Institute's healthcare administration certificate produces earnings that fall short of what students could achieve at other Illinois schools—specifically, 25th percentile in the state and $7,000 below the Illinois median. When graduates at College of DuPage, just 75 miles away, earn $52,904 compared to this program's $24,993, the opportunity cost becomes significant. Even community colleges like Harper and Lake Land deliver median earnings above $31,000.

The debt load of $9,500 is manageable, and at 38% of first-year earnings, it won't bury graduates. However, the real question is whether earning $25,000 in year one justifies even this modest certificate investment when better options exist across the state. The 17% earnings growth to $29,121 by year four helps somewhat, but that still lags behind what graduates at comparison schools earn immediately after completing their programs.

With 63% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a population that needs strong wage outcomes most. For a family considering healthcare administration training in Illinois, exploring options at nearby community colleges or programs in the Chicago area would likely yield stronger returns on both time and money invested.

Where Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois 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
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois	$24,993	$29,121	+17%
Rasmussen University-Illinois	$33,372	$34,496	+3%
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College	$29,130	$29,852	+2%
DeVry University-Illinois	$31,841	$29,680	-7%
Lake Land College	$31,542	$29,656	-6%

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (45 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Midwest Technical Institute-IllinoisSpringfield	—	$24,993	$29,121	$9,500	0.38
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn	$4,320	$52,904	—	$11,250	0.21
Rasmussen University-IllinoisRockford	$13,546	$33,372	$34,496	$13,143	0.39
William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine	$3,822	$33,090	—	$10,687	0.32
DeVry University-IllinoisLisle	$17,488	$31,841	$29,680	$19,753	0.62
Lake Land CollegeMattoon	$4,280	$31,542	$29,656	—	—
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 Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois, approximately 63% 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 160 graduates with reported earnings and 183 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.