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 Washington

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Washington (34 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Tacoma Community College$42,482
Perry Technical Institute$37,112$32,557$10,4960.28
Carrington College-Spokane$34,016$33,365$10,3640.30
Spokane Community College$32,404$13,0930.40
Everett Community College$31,385$26,707$13,5000.43
Pima Medical Institute-Renton$28,219$31,216$8,7080.31
National Median$27,783$10,3720.37

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Perry Technical Institute
Yakima
$37,112$10,496
Carrington College-Spokane
Spokane
$34,016$10,364
Spokane Community College
Spokane
$4,057$32,404$13,093
Everett Community College
Everett
$4,301$31,385$13,500
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
Renton
$28,219$8,708

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 Tacoma Community College, approximately 24% 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.