Health and Medical Administrative Services at Pima Community College

Pima Community College's health administration program punches well above its weight class nationally—graduates earn $39,413 in their first year, ranking in the 91st percentile compared to similar programs across the country. That's $7,700 more than the national median and even edges out Arizona's specialty schools like Brookline College. With debt under $10,500, students are borrowing less than half the national average for this degree, creating one of the most favorable debt-to-earnings ratios you'll find in healthcare administration.

The catch? Earnings dip slightly by year four, and the sample size here is small enough that a handful of graduates could skew the picture. Within Arizona, the program sits at the 60th percentile—solid but not exceptional when compared to in-state peers. Still, graduating with minimal debt while earning near the top of the market gives students room to build their careers without financial pressure.

For an anxious parent, this is a low-risk bet: your child gets community college tuition prices, graduates with manageable debt, and enters the workforce making more than most health administration associates nationwide. The small cohort means these numbers could shift, but the fundamentals—low debt paired with strong early earnings—create a safety net even if outcomes vary slightly.