Health and Medical Administrative Services at MTI College

MTI College's health administration certificate produces graduates who earn dramatically less than their peers—ranking dead last nationally at the 5th percentile and well below California's median. Starting at just $21,649, these graduates earn roughly $5,000 less than the typical California program and $6,000 below the national median. Compare this to Santa Barbara City College's grads who earn $47,046, more than double MTI's figure. While the debt load is relatively modest at $8,113, that translates to a concerning 37% of first-year income, which hits hard when you're making barely above minimum wage.

The silver lining is significant earnings growth: graduates see income jump 62% by year four, reaching $34,985. That's respectable momentum and suggests the credential does eventually lead somewhere. But you need to survive those first few years on poverty-level wages, and even after four years, earnings barely match what top California programs deliver in year one.

For families considering this program, understand that it serves primarily as a foot-in-the-door credential that requires patience. If your student needs decent earnings immediately after graduation—to pay rent, cover expenses, or start paying down other debt—this isn't the path. The program works better for someone who has financial support during those tough initial years and can afford to wait for the career trajectory to develop.