Health and Medical Administrative Services at Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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This health and medical administrative services program presents significant concerns that should give parents pause. With first-year earnings of just $22,506, graduates earn about $5,000 less than both the national and North Carolina medians for this field. More troubling, the program ranks in only the 14th percentile nationally and 25th percentile among North Carolina programsβmeaning roughly 75-85% of similar programs produce better-earning graduates.
The debt picture compounds these concerns. While the $23,859 debt load isn't extreme compared to many programs, it's more than double the national median debt for this field and significantly above the North Carolina average. This creates a problematic debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.06, meaning graduates owe more than they'll earn in their first year. The minimal earnings growth of just 7% over four years suggests limited career advancement potential.
The comparison with other North Carolina community colleges is particularly starkβtop programs like Durham Tech produce graduates earning over three times more ($70,267 vs. $22,506). Given that North Carolina offers 59 programs in this field, parents should seriously consider alternatives. The robust sample size makes these concerning numbers reliable, not statistical flukes. This program appears to deliver below-average outcomes at above-average cost within both state and national contexts.
Where Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville | $22,506 | $24,165 | +7% |
| Durham Technical Community College | $70,267 | $55,326 | -21% |
| Pitt Community College | $30,781 | $31,626 | +3% |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | $32,036 | $30,966 | -3% |
| Wake Technical Community College | $34,372 | $30,919 | -10% |
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (59 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| β | $22,506 | $24,165 | $23,859 | 1.06 | |
| $1,986 | $70,267 | $55,326 | $25,000 | 0.36 | |
| $2,336 | $34,372 | $30,919 | $19,000 | 0.55 | |
| $2,657 | $34,244 | β | β | β | |
| $2,256 | $32,036 | $30,966 | $17,167 | 0.54 | |
| $1,972 | $30,781 | $31,626 | $19,637 | 0.64 | |
| National Median | β | $27,783 | β | $10,372 | 0.37 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates
Information Security Analysts
Medical and Health Services Managers
Administrative Services Managers
Facilities Managers
Security Managers
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Computer Programmers
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Compliance Officers
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
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 Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville, approximately 48% 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 582 graduates with reported earnings and 733 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.