Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Monroe Community College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$22,007

11th percentile

25th percentile in New York

Median Debt

$8,667

16% below national median

Analysis

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.

Where Monroe Community College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Monroe Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in New York (46 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Monroe Community CollegeRochester	$5,856	$22,007	—	$8,667	0.39
Hunter Business SchoolLevittown	—	$32,968	$32,417	$6,333	0.19
DeVry College of New YorkNew York	$17,488	$31,841	$29,680	$19,753	0.62
EDP SchoolBrooklyn	—	$29,374	$34,872	—	—
Bryant & Stratton College-GreeceRochester	$19,593	$28,135	$24,539	$16,467	0.59
Bryant & Stratton College-BuffaloBuffalo	$19,126	$28,135	$24,539	$16,467	0.59
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 Monroe Community College, approximately 47% 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 22 graduates with reported earnings and 19 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.