Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) at Pittsburgh Technical College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$22,773

5th percentile

25th percentile in Pennsylvania

Median Debt

$22,017

4% below national median

Analysis

The numbers here tell a troubling story, even accounting for the small sample size: graduates are earning $22,773 one year out—about $9,000 below what Pennsylvania peers earn at other schools and landing in just the 5th percentile nationally. Even after four years, when earnings climb to $31,241, graduates remain significantly behind those from Delaware County Community College or Harrisburg Area Community College, where first-year earnings alone exceed $38,000.

That 37% earnings growth sounds positive until you realize it's just catching up to where graduates from stronger programs start. The debt load of $22,017 nearly equals first-year earnings, creating immediate financial strain for a population that's 45% Pell-eligible. Compare this to community college alternatives across Pennsylvania that deliver both higher starting salaries and similar or lower debt loads.

The small cohort size does warrant caution—outcomes for your student could differ from these medians. But when a program ranks in the bottom 5% nationally and trails the state median by $8,000, that's a pattern too consistent to ignore. If healthcare administration is the goal, Pennsylvania offers numerous community college programs with demonstrably better employment outcomes and lower total costs.

Where Pittsburgh Technical College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Pittsburgh Technical College 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
Pittsburgh Technical College	$22,773	$31,241	+37%
Peirce College	$45,250	$50,296	+11%
Lehigh Carbon Community College	$36,704	$50,183	+37%
Harrisburg Area Community College	$38,736	$40,782	+5%
Northampton County Area Community College	$28,122	$33,207	+18%

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (36 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Pittsburgh Technical CollegeOakdale	$18,980	$22,773	$31,241	$22,017	0.97
Peirce CollegePhiladelphia	$15,060	$45,250	$50,296	$45,062	1.00
Delaware County Community CollegeMedia	$6,660	$43,435	$31,750	$17,493	0.40
Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg	$7,373	$38,736	$40,782	$31,585	0.82
Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeSchnecksville	$5,215	$36,704	$50,183	$19,286	0.53
Montgomery County Community CollegeBlue Bell	$6,270	$35,638	—	$19,945	0.56
National Median	—	$31,719	—	$23,000	0.73

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 Pittsburgh Technical College, approximately 45% 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.