Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) at Texas County Technical College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$34,882

Est. from MO median (6 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,036

Est. from MO median (3 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.78 suggests this program requires manageable borrowing relative to expected income—though that assessment relies entirely on how similar peer programs in Missouri perform. Based on comparable associate's programs at community colleges in the state, graduates might expect to carry $27,000 in debt against first-year earnings around $35,000. That's notably higher debt than the typical health administration associate's program nationally ($23,000), but the earnings align with what other Missouri schools report for their graduates.

The uncertainty here matters because health administration roles can vary significantly by employer—hospital systems, insurance companies, and private practices all pay differently. Programs at State Fair Community College and the St Louis College of Health Careers locations report earnings in the $35,500-$36,600 range, suggesting Texas County's estimates fall within a realistic band for the state. With 60% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are borrowing to access healthcare career training, making that extra $4,000 in debt compared to the national median a meaningful consideration.

Without actual outcome data for this specific program, you're betting that Texas County Technical College delivers results comparable to its peers. The estimated figures don't raise red flags, but they also don't provide confirmation that graduates here actually achieve similar outcomes. If your child can attend a program with reported data showing $36,000+ earnings with similar or lower debt, that removes some of the guesswork.

Where Texas County Technical College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (22 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Texas County Technical CollegeHouston	$19,025	$34,882*	—	$27,036*	—
State Fair Community CollegeSedalia	$4,104	$36,652*	$30,249	$18,927*	0.52
St Louis College of Health Careers-St LouisSaint Louis	—	$35,503*	—	$27,036*	0.76
St Louis College of Health Careers-FentonFenton	—	$35,503*	—	$27,036*	0.76
Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield	$4,184	$34,260*	—	$14,875*	0.43
East Central CollegeUnion	$3,888	$29,516*	$37,719	—*	—
National Median	—	$31,719*	—	$23,000*	0.73

* Estimated from similar programs

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 Texas County Technical College, approximately 60% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.