Health and Medical Administrative Services at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

University of Cincinnati's Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate ranks in the 95th percentile nationally for earnings, yet sits at just the 60th percentile within Ohio—a pattern that reveals more about how weak this program typically is nationwide than how strong UC's version is. At $34,507, graduates earn about $6,000 more than peers at other schools nationally, but the state comparison shows UC's Blue Ash and Clermont branches achieve identical outcomes, suggesting this may be a system-wide curriculum rather than something unique to the main campus.

The debt picture raises real questions. While $25,390 is far lower than the national median of $10,372 for similar certificates, it's still substantial for a credential that leads to mid-$30K starting salaries. That 0.74 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe about three-quarters of their first year's income—manageable compared to some bachelor's programs, but worth scrutinizing for a certificate that could potentially be obtained more affordably elsewhere. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) makes it difficult to know if these outcomes are stable over time.

For families considering this path, the question isn't whether UC delivers above-average results—it does—but whether a $25K certificate makes sense when community college options might offer similar credentials at lower cost. If your child is already at UC pursuing other coursework, this certificate could be a reasonable add-on. As a standalone investment, though, compare carefully against local two-year programs.