Health and Medical Administrative Services at Monroe Community College

The small sample size here makes these numbers tentative, but what we can see raises real questions. Monroe Community College's medical administrative services certificate produces first-year earnings of $22,007—well below both the New York state median of $28,135 and the national median of $27,783. Among New York programs, this ranks only in the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable programs in the state report better outcomes. For context, nearby Bryant & Stratton College-Greece graduates earn around $28,135 their first year, roughly $6,000 more.

The relatively low debt of $8,667 offers some cushion—it's actually below the state median of $16,467—but that advantage doesn't overcome the earnings gap. Your child would be earning less than typical healthcare administrative certificate holders while working the same jobs. With nearly half of Monroe's students receiving Pell grants, many families here are budget-conscious, which makes the earnings shortfall more problematic.

If your child is set on this field in the Rochester area, request current placement data directly from Monroe and compare actual starting positions to what other local programs offer. The numbers suggest other New York certificate programs deliver better launching points for healthcare administrative careers.