Health and Medical Administrative Services at Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

The numbers here tell a troubling story, even accounting for the small sample size. Graduates take on nearly $58,000 in debt—almost double the national median and far above Tennessee's typical $35,000—to earn $35,000 in their first year. That's a debt burden 1.65 times annual earnings, meaning loan payments will consume a significant portion of take-home pay for years. More concerning, earnings actually decline to $32,000 by year four, suggesting graduates may struggle to advance in their careers or face job market challenges.

While this program ranks at the 40th percentile within Tennessee (meaning it's slightly below the state's $39,000 median), the heavy debt load changes the equation dramatically. Compare that to King University graduates earning $51,000 or even Tennessee State's $38,000—both with substantially less debt. The high Pell Grant rate (85%) indicates most students here come from low-income families, making this debt burden particularly risky.

The limited sample size means individual circumstances could skew these figures, but the pattern of high debt, below-average earnings, and income decline is hard to ignore. Healthcare administration roles typically offer stable career growth; the fact that earnings drop here suggests structural problems with job placement or program preparation. Unless your family can pay out of pocket, this program's financial fundamentals make it difficult to recommend over Tennessee's more established options.