Health and Medical Administrative Services at The College of Westchester

The College of Westchester's medical administrative program costs about what you'd expect but delivers below-average results for New York. While the $27,658 debt load is reasonable and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.86 suggests manageable payments, graduates earn $37,416 four years out—placing them in just the 40th percentile among New York programs. That's roughly $7,000 less annually than the state median and $15,000 below what top SUNY and community college programs achieve.

The numbers tell a concerning story for New York residents specifically. Schools like SUNY Alfred and Nassau Community College—both public institutions with lower tuition—produce graduates earning nearly $45,000 four years out, 20% more than this program. Even accounting for the 16% earnings growth trajectory, College of Westchester graduates aren't closing that gap. For a student body where 67% receive Pell grants, that earnings difference translates to meaningful financial pressure.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could swing either direction for any individual student, but the pattern is clear enough: if your child qualifies for SUNY or a strong community college program, those represent better value. This program isn't a disaster—the debt is manageable and earnings edge above national averages—but New York families have demonstrably stronger options at lower cost.