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

Analysis

The small graduating cohort here makes these numbers less reliable, but the pattern is striking: Northeast Iowa Community College certificate holders earn nearly $37,000 their first year—that's $9,000 above the national median and about $4,900 more than Iowa's typical program. Only Des Moines Area Community College edges it out among Iowa schools, and that by less than $1,000.

The debt load of $20,500 sits above the state median but remains manageable relative to earnings—graduates need about seven months of gross income to cover it. That's a reasonable trade when you're starting at the 95th percentile nationally for this credential. The certificate delivers immediate earning power in a field where most programs cluster around $28,000-$32,000 in first-year wages.

The caveat matters: with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, a few high earners could skew the picture significantly. But if these results hold across cohorts, this program punches well above its weight. For families in northeast Iowa looking at quick healthcare credentials, the combination of strong local earnings and moderate debt makes this worth serious consideration—just recognize you're looking at preliminary data rather than an established track record.

Where Northeast Iowa Community College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Northeast Iowa Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (13 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Northeast Iowa Community CollegeCalmar	$6,600	$36,716	—	$20,500	0.56
Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny	$5,550	$35,662	$33,282	$17,000	0.48
Hawkeye Community CollegeWaterloo	$6,308	$32,126	—	$21,500	0.67
Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeSioux City	$5,042	$31,546	$21,627	$16,343	0.52
Orion Technical CollegeDavenport	$15,600	$30,351	$28,916	$9,500	0.31
Ross College-DavenportDavenport	—	$28,570	$28,742	$9,500	0.33
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 Northeast Iowa Community College, approximately 23% 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.