Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Southern California Health Institute

Median Earnings (1yr)

$31,976

83rd percentile

60th percentile in California

Median Debt

$9,500

8% below national median

Analysis

Southern California Health Institute manages to deliver above-average outcomes while keeping debt exceptionally manageable—earning $31,976 ranks at the 83rd percentile nationally and above the state median of $26,827. At just $9,500 in debt, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30, meaning they owe less than four months of annual salary. For a certificate program serving an almost exclusively Pell-eligible student population (98%), these fundamentals are solid. However, the state rankings reveal this program sits in the middle of the pack within California, at the 60th percentile, and top California programs like Santa Barbara City College produce graduates earning nearly $15,000 more annually.

The comparison with elite state programs matters because those higher earners can pay off similar debt loads much faster. Still, $9,500 is genuinely affordable debt for healthcare administrative work, and this program's graduates earn more than 60% of similar programs statewide—nothing to dismiss. The real question is location and accessibility: if your child can access one of the top-tier programs, the earnings bump justifies the effort. If not, this represents a financially sensible entry point into healthcare administration with debt that won't become crushing.

For families prioritizing affordability and reasonable risk, this program works. Just know stronger options exist in California if geography and admissions allow for them.

Where Southern California Health Institute Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Southern California Health Institute graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (155 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Southern California Health InstituteNorth Hollywood	—	$31,976	—	$9,500	0.30
Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara	$1,234	$47,046	—	$18,728	0.40
North-West College-Van NuysVan Nuys	—	$40,938	$26,924	$9,500	0.23
Unitek CollegeFremont	—	$34,441	—	$9,500	0.28
American Career College-Los AngelesLos Angeles	—	$32,682	$32,524	$9,500	0.29
American Career College-AnaheimAnaheim	—	$32,682	$32,524	$9,500	0.29
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 Southern California Health Institute, approximately 98% 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 94 graduates with reported earnings and 75 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.