Health and Medical Administrative Services at Pikes Peak State College

A healthcare administration associate's degree typically leads to steady but modest earnings, and this program appears to fit that pattern. Based on comparable programs across Colorado, graduates start around $37,800—solidly above the $31,700 national median but trailing what students earn at Front Range and Arapahoe community colleges by about $6,000. The estimated $20,400 in debt suggests a manageable financial burden, with first-year earnings expected to exceed debt by roughly 85%. That ratio puts borrowers in a reasonable position to handle loan payments while covering living expenses.

The four-year earnings figure of $33,289 raises a question worth investigating: Does this represent a genuine earnings dip, or does it reflect measurement issues with this small graduate cohort? Healthcare administration roles don't typically see income drops after initial placement. If the decline is real, it could indicate graduates struggling to maintain full-time positions or shifting into lower-paying roles. Given that nearly a third of students here receive Pell grants, job stability matters enormously.

With limited actual data from this specific program, prospective students should look closely at the stronger outcomes at Front Range or Arapahoe if those campuses are accessible. If Pikes Peak State College offers geographic or scheduling advantages, the estimated debt load appears workable—but only if graduates can secure and maintain positions that deliver earnings closer to that initial $37,800 estimate rather than the puzzling four-year figure.