Health and Medical Administrative Services at Peloton College

Peloton College graduates from this healthcare administration certificate earn about $23,000 a year out, which falls well below both Texas competitors and national averages. While the program ranks at the 40th percentile in Texas—technically middle-of-the-pack—that ranking obscures how much stronger the top alternatives are. Compare this to Dallas College or San Jacinto Community College, where similar programs produce graduates earning $34,000+, or nearly 50% more. Even the statewide Texas median sits at $25,600, about $2,700 higher annually.

The debt load of $9,500 might seem manageable at first glance, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 means graduates owe nearly half their first year's salary. With 74% of students receiving Pell grants, many come from families who can't easily help cover that debt. Starting at under $23,000 in an expensive city like Dallas creates real financial pressure, even with relatively modest loans.

For parents considering this program, the question is straightforward: why pay for outcomes that lag significantly behind what nearby community colleges deliver? Unless there are compelling scheduling or location factors, exploring those higher-performing alternatives—particularly Dallas College, which is local and produces much stronger earnings—seems like a more prudent path. This program serves its students, but it doesn't appear to maximize their return on investment.