Health and Medical Administrative Services at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

With only a handful of graduates tracked, these numbers carry a big asterisk, but the picture isn't encouraging. First-year earnings of $21,287 fall well below Kentucky's median for this program ($26,638) and trail far behind what students earn at Jefferson Community and Technical College ($36,397) or Sullivan University ($38,362)—both offering the same credential type. Even within Kentucky's health admin programs, this lands at just the 25th percentile.

The debt load of $15,462 is actually slightly above Kentucky's median, which creates a concerning squeeze: you're borrowing more than typical in-state peers while earning substantially less. That 0.73 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates carry roughly nine months of their first-year salary in debt—manageable on paper, but tight when your annual income is barely above $20,000. For context, a quarter of programs nationwide manage to keep debt below $7,000, while delivering stronger earnings outcomes.

The small sample size means these figures could shift dramatically year to year, but given the gap between this program and other Kentucky options, parents should investigate what accounts for the difference. If location or timing makes Southcentral the only viable choice, understand you're likely trading earnings potential for convenience—a decision that makes more sense if you can minimize borrowing through grants or family support.