Health and Medical Administrative Services at PCI Health Training Center

PCI Health Training Center's medical administrative certificate comes with remarkably low debt—just $5,738, putting it among the most affordable programs in Texas. For parents of students who need to minimize borrowing, this is a genuine advantage in a field where the state median debt is nearly double at $9,500. However, the earnings picture requires closer examination.

Graduates earn around $27,000 initially, which actually places them in the 60th percentile among Texas programs—a respectable showing that beats the state median by about $1,400. The challenge is what happens next: earnings essentially flatline over the first four years, while top Texas programs like Galveston College and Dallas College produce graduates earning $33,000-$34,000 with similar training time. The student body is heavily Pell-eligible (87%), which speaks to the program's accessibility but may also reflect limited career advancement support.

The math works because debt is so manageable—students can pay it off relatively quickly even on $27,000. But parents should understand this likely represents an entry-level ceiling rather than a launching pad. If your student is primarily focused on getting credentials quickly with minimal debt and immediate employment, this achieves that goal. If they're hoping for income growth or advancement into supervisory roles, the stagnant earnings suggest they may need additional training or credentials down the road.