Median Earnings (1yr)
$26,337
38th percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
24
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Stellar Career College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Stellar Career College graduates earn $26k, placing them in the 38th percentile of all health and medical administrative services certificate programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Stellar Career College$26,337$28,422
Santa Barbara City College$47,046$18,7280.40
North-West College-Van Nuys$40,938$26,924$9,5000.23
Unitek College$34,441$9,5000.28
American Career College-Anaheim$32,682$32,524$9,5000.29
American Career College-Los Angeles$32,682$32,524$9,5000.29
National Median$27,783$10,3720.37

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara
$1,234$47,046$18,728
North-West College-Van Nuys
Van Nuys
$40,938$9,500
Unitek College
Fremont
$34,441$9,500
American Career College-Anaheim
Anaheim
$32,682$9,500
American Career College-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$32,682$9,500

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 Stellar Career College, approximately 69% 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 24 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.