Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque

Median Earnings (1yr)

$27,251

46th percentile

40th percentile in New Mexico

Median Debt

$9,009

13% below national median

Analysis

Pima Medical Institute's health administration certificate starts below both the state median ($29,076) and national average ($27,783), earning just $27,251 in the first year. More troubling, graduates see earnings drop 9% by year four—to $24,868—when most certificate programs should show career progression. Within New Mexico, this program sits in the 40th percentile, meaning six out of ten similar programs in the state deliver better outcomes. Brookline College graduates in Albuquerque, for instance, earn $32,951 initially, nearly $6,000 more.

The $9,009 debt load is reasonable on its own, but it represents a full third of first-year earnings. Combined with declining income, graduates may find themselves treading water financially rather than advancing. With 60% of students receiving Pell grants, this outcome is particularly concerning—the program serves students who likely need strong earnings growth to justify taking on any debt.

If your child is set on medical administration in Albuquerque, other local programs show stronger results. This certificate's backwards earnings trajectory and below-average starting salary suggest it's not positioning graduates for stable career advancement in New Mexico's healthcare administration field.

Where Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque	$27,251	$24,868	-9%
Durham Technical Community College	$70,267	$55,326	-21%
Gwinnett Technical College	$41,337	$49,199	+19%
Carrington College-Albuquerque	$29,076	$32,761	+13%
Brookline College-Albuquerque	$32,951	$30,110	-9%

Compare to Similar Programs in New Mexico

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in New Mexico (15 total in state)

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School	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Pima Medical Institute-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque	$27,251	$24,868	$9,009	0.33
Brookline College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque	$32,951	$30,110	$11,650	0.35
Carrington College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque	$29,076	$32,761	$9,500	0.33
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 Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque, approximately 60% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 37 graduates with reported earnings and 42 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.