Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at PiBerry Institute

Analysis

PiBerry Institute's graduates start nearly $10,000 below what students earn from the top programs in Florida—Seminole State and St. Petersburg College alumni make around $36,000-$37,000 in their first year, compared to $25,597 here. Even among Florida's 92 certificate programs in medical administration, this one lands at just the 40th percentile, performing below the state median of $27,665.

The $9,500 debt load matches Florida's median and seems manageable at first glance—it's just over a third of first-year earnings. However, when your graduate is earning $8,000 less annually than peers from better programs, that earnings gap compounds over time. The 75th percentile national debt ranking (meaning most similar programs leave students with less debt) suggests the cost isn't particularly competitive either.

For a certificate program serving a population where 35% of students need Pell grants, these outcomes are disappointing. Your child could attend a Florida state college system program and earn 35-40% more right out of the gate with similar or lower debt. Unless location in Homestead is critical, the stronger-performing community college options across Florida offer substantially better returns on this investment.

Where PiBerry Institute Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How PiBerry Institute graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (92 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
PiBerry InstituteHomestead	—	$25,597	—	$9,500	0.37
Seminole State College of FloridaSanford	$3,227	$37,000	—	$15,750	0.43
St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg	$2,682	$36,407	$37,670	$20,819	0.57
Polk State CollegeWinter Haven	$3,366	$35,095	—	$14,479	0.41
Florida National University-Main CampusHialeah	$16,088	$34,090	—	—	—
Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala	$15,117	$33,372	$34,496	$13,143	0.39
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 PiBerry Institute, approximately 35% 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.