Health and Medical Administrative Services at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria

Unitech's medical administrative certificate lands graduates at $22,584—roughly $5,200 below the national median for this credential, placing it in just the 14th percentile nationally. What complicates the picture: this is actually *above* Louisiana's median for the program, though still far behind stronger in-state options like Delgado Community College ($28,354) or Delta College ($26,838).

The debt burden of $10,372 is manageable at first glance—under half of first-year earnings. But the real concern is stagnation: earnings don't just plateau, they actually dip slightly to $22,033 by year four. This suggests limited advancement potential within medical office roles, which often cap at entry-level pay without additional credentials. With 70% of students receiving Pell grants, many here are relying on this certificate as a pathway to economic stability, but $22,000 annually barely moves the needle in that direction.

For families considering this program, understand that it delivers basic entry to medical office work, but nothing more. Your child could likely access similar or better outcomes at community colleges that cost less and offer stronger transfer pathways if they want to advance. If office work is truly the goal and Alexandria is home, this gets them hired—but don't expect meaningful salary growth from the certificate alone.