Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) at Nassau Community College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$44,655

95th percentile

80th percentile in New York

Median Debt

$10,000

57% below national median

Analysis

Nassau Community College's health administrative services program stands among the best performers in both New York and nationally, delivering remarkably low debt alongside strong earnings. Graduates earn $44,655 their first year while carrying just $10,000 in debt—less than half the state median of $27,000 and dramatically below the $23,000 national average. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22 means graduates owe roughly 2.5 months of income, a strikingly manageable burden for an associate degree program.

The earnings put this program in the top tier: 95th percentile nationally and 80th percentile among New York programs. That's particularly impressive for community college graduates in a state with 37 competing programs. Nassau's earnings essentially match the top programs in the state, while maintaining community college accessibility and affordability.

The major caveat: flat earnings over the four-year tracking period and a small sample size under 30 graduates. Still, even if this becomes a concern long-term, graduates enter the workforce with so little debt that they have substantial financial flexibility. For families seeking healthcare career training without the burden of heavy loans, this program delivers immediate value. Just recognize the small cohort means individual results may vary more than at larger programs.

Where Nassau Community College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Nassau Community College 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
Nassau Community College	$44,655	$44,523	-0%
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	$44,662	$46,882	+5%
Onondaga Community College	$35,484	$42,407	+20%
Berkeley College-New York	$33,914	$39,941	+18%
Plaza College	$44,539	$39,929	-10%

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (37 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Nassau Community CollegeGarden City	$6,330	$44,655	$44,523	$10,000	0.22
SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfred	$8,862	$44,662	$46,882	$28,861	0.65
Plaza CollegeForest Hills	$15,450	$44,539	$39,929	$23,118	0.52
Mandl School-The College of Allied HealthNew York	$21,200	$40,962	$36,256	$22,019	0.54
Monroe UniversityBronx	$17,922	$36,850	$38,830	$15,977	0.43
Monroe Community CollegeRochester	$5,856	$36,493	$39,186	$10,463	0.29
National Median	—	$31,719	—	$23,000	0.73

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 Nassau Community College, approximately 36% 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 21 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.