Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Sinclair Community College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$26,932

43rd percentile

40th percentile in Ohio

Median Debt

$9,929

4% below national median

Analysis

Something's going wrong here that warrants a serious conversation before writing the tuition check. Sinclair's healthcare administration certificate starts at $26,932—already below both the state median ($28,570) and national average—but then drops to $22,941 by year four. That's a 15% earnings decline when most programs should show growth, suggesting graduates may be struggling to advance in their careers or leaving the field entirely.

The numbers look even worse in context. Other Ohio community colleges place graduates significantly higher: Stark State's program yields $36,006 in first-year earnings, nearly $10,000 more than Sinclair. Among Ohio's 85 programs in this field, Sinclair lands at the 40th percentile—firmly below average. The debt burden is manageable at $9,929, but when your earnings are declining year over year, even modest debt becomes harder to justify. And with a small sample size here, we can't be certain these patterns are reliable.

If your child is set on healthcare administration, they'd be better served looking at other Ohio community colleges with stronger track records. If they're committed to Sinclair, they should investigate why this particular program underperforms—and whether there are alternative pathways at the school that lead to more stable career outcomes.

Where Sinclair Community College Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Sinclair Community 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
Sinclair Community College	$26,932	$22,941	-15%
Stark State College	$36,006	$31,860	-12%
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls	$24,385	$30,428	+25%
Stautzenberger College-Brecksville	$29,130	$29,852	+2%
Stautzenberger College-Maumee	$29,130	$29,852	+2%

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (85 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Sinclair Community CollegeDayton	$3,435	$26,932	$22,941	$9,929	0.37
Stark State CollegeNorth Canton	$4,670	$36,006	$31,860	$17,025	0.47
University of Cincinnati-Clermont CollegeBatavia	$6,554	$34,507	—	$25,390	0.74
University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati	$13,570	$34,507	—	$25,390	0.74
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash CollegeBlue Ash	$6,992	$34,507	—	$25,390	0.74
Ross Medical Education Center-DaytonFairborn	—	$31,401	$26,020	$9,500	0.30
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 Sinclair Community College, approximately 27% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 23 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.