Health and Medical Administrative Services at Northwest Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Northwest Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Northwest Technical College graduates earn $26k, placing them in the 35th percentile of all health and medical administrative services certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (31 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Technical College | $25,980 | $33,225 | — | — |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | $45,675 | $39,254 | $35,733 | 0.78 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | $34,415 | $36,407 | $28,841 | 0.84 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | $33,372 | $34,496 | $13,143 | 0.39 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | $32,530 | $33,500 | $25,250 | 0.78 |
| Anoka Technical College | $29,147 | $42,932 | $19,500 | 0.67 |
| National Median | $27,783 | — | $10,372 | 0.37 |
Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester | $6,359 | $45,675 | $35,733 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls | $5,900 | $34,415 | $28,841 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud | $10,899 | $33,372 | $13,143 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria | $6,213 | $32,530 | $25,250 |
| Anoka Technical College Anoka | $6,267 | $29,147 | $19,500 |
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 Northwest Technical College, approximately 33% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.