Health and Medical Administrative Services at Montgomery County Community College

Montgomery County Community College graduates from this medical administrative program earn about $5,000 more than the typical Pennsylvania graduate in this field—a meaningful advantage in a state with 36 competing programs. At $35,638 in first-year earnings, graduates outpace 60% of similar programs statewide and 69% nationally. The debt load of roughly $20,000 translates to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56, well below levels that typically strain household budgets.

The caveat here matters: with fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, these numbers could shift significantly with a larger sample. Still, the pattern looks reasonable—graduates earn above-average wages while carrying below-average debt compared to Pennsylvania peers (who typically graduate with $23,306). This combination suggests the program delivers decent training at a fair price point, though it's worth noting that several Pennsylvania community colleges—particularly Delaware County and Harrisburg Area—produce graduates earning $7,000-$10,000 more annually.

For families looking at healthcare administration as an entry point to the medical field, this represents a solid community college option that won't burden students with excessive debt. The earnings won't match top performers in the state, but they're sufficient to manage the loan payments while building experience in a stable sector.