Health and Medical Administrative Services at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology's graduates earn about $53,500 in their first year—well above the national median of $44,345 and right at Pennsylvania's median for the program. While the 83rd percentile nationally sounds impressive, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means those results could vary significantly year to year. What's more telling is that within Pennsylvania, this program sits at just the 60th percentile, meaning it's solidly middle-of-the-pack in a state where several schools routinely place graduates at $55,000 to $85,000.

The debt load of nearly $38,000 creates a manageable but not spectacular financial picture. With a 0.71 debt-to-earnings ratio, graduates would dedicate roughly 35-40% of gross income to loan payments on a standard plan—workable, but tighter than ideal for someone launching a career in healthcare administration. The debt runs higher than both state and national medians, which is worth noting given that earnings aren't meaningfully ahead of Pennsylvania competitors.

For families comparing in-state options, this program offers reasonable entry into healthcare administration without standout financial advantages. If your student has admission options at University of Pittsburgh campuses or Elizabethtown, those programs deliver notably higher earnings. Penn College works if location matters or if it's the most affordable option after scholarships, but don't assume the positive national ranking translates to Pennsylvania's more competitive landscape.