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

This Miller-Motte program presents serious financial concerns that should give any parent pause. With first-year earnings of just $22,506 and debt of $23,859, graduates essentially break even in their first year—a troubling sign for a career-focused certificate program. The numbers tell a stark story: this program ranks in only the 14th percentile nationally and 25th percentile among North Carolina programs, meaning 75-86% of similar programs produce better outcomes.

The debt picture is particularly alarming. While the program's debt load ranks in the 5th percentile (meaning it's relatively low debt nationally), it's still more than double the North Carolina median of $19,318 for this field. When you consider that Durham Tech produces graduates earning $70,267 in the same field, or that even mid-tier options like Johnston Community College yield $34,244, Miller-Motte's value proposition crumbles. The modest 7% earnings growth over four years barely keeps pace with inflation.

For a family investing in career training, this program appears to be a poor choice. The combination of below-average earnings, above-state-average debt, and superior alternatives available through North Carolina's community college system makes this a hard pass. Your money and your child's time would be better invested in literally dozens of other options in the state.