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

This program presents significant financial concerns that should give parents pause. While Miller-Motte's graduates earn slightly above the Tennessee median for this field ($24,165 vs $24,175), they're carrying more than double the typical debt burden—$23,859 compared to the state median of $9,500. Nationally, this program ranks in just the 14th percentile for earnings, meaning 86% of similar programs produce higher-earning graduates.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.06 means graduates owe nearly as much as they'll earn in their first year, creating immediate financial strain. With starting salaries around $22,500, graduates will struggle to manage loan payments while covering basic living expenses. The modest 7% earnings growth over four years offers little relief, as the $24,165 fourth-year salary still lags well behind what graduates from other Tennessee schools achieve immediately—Ross Medical Education Centers, for example, produce graduates earning $28,000-$31,000 right out of the gate.

For families considering this investment, the math is concerning. Your child would be better served by programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology schools, which offer similar training with significantly lower debt loads, or by exploring the Ross Medical Education Centers that deliver substantially higher starting salaries. The high percentage of Pell Grant recipients (85%) suggests this program primarily serves students with limited financial resources, making the excessive debt burden particularly problematic.