Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Miller-Motte College-Wilmington

Median Earnings (1yr)

$22,506

14th percentile

25th percentile in North Carolina

Median Debt

$23,859

130% above national median

Analysis

This program presents significant red flags that should give parents serious pause. With median earnings of just $22,506 one year after graduation, graduates earn roughly $5,000 less than both national and North Carolina averages for health and medical administrative services programs. More concerning, this program ranks in just the 14th percentile nationally and 25th percentile within North Carolina—meaning 75% of similar programs nationwide produce better-earning graduates.

The debt situation compounds these concerns. While the $23,859 debt load is lower than North Carolina's median for this field, it creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.06, meaning graduates owe more than they'll earn in their first year. The modest 7% earnings growth over four years offers little hope for rapid improvement. When you compare this to top North Carolina programs like Durham Technical ($70,267) or Wake Technical ($34,372), the performance gap is stark.

The bottom line: your child would be paying certificate-level debt for below-average outcomes in a field where much better options exist within North Carolina. With 59 programs statewide offering health and medical administrative services, this ranks among the weakest performers. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances, exploring higher-performing community college alternatives would be a much wiser investment.

Where Miller-Motte College-Wilmington Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Miller-Motte College-Wilmington 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-Wilmington	$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
Miller-Motte College-WilmingtonWilmington	—	$22,506	$24,165	$23,859	1.06
Durham Technical Community CollegeDurham	$1,986	$70,267	$55,326	$25,000	0.36
Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh	$2,336	$34,372	$30,919	$19,000	0.55
Johnston Community CollegeSmithfield	$2,657	$34,244	—	—	—
Forsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston-Salem	$2,256	$32,036	$30,966	$17,167	0.54
Pitt Community CollegeWinterville	$1,972	$30,781	$31,626	$19,637	0.64
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 Miller-Motte College-Wilmington, approximately 65% 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.