Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Urban College of Boston

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$36,643

Est. from MA median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$14,426

Est. from national median (39 programs)

Analysis

Based on comparable programs in Massachusetts, this certificate appears positioned right in the middle of the state's healthcare administration training landscape, with estimated first-year earnings of $36,643—essentially matching what nearby community colleges report. That's notably better than the national picture for these certificates, where typical earnings hover around $27,783.

The estimated debt load of $14,426 deserves closer scrutiny. While the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 suggests manageability on paper, this figure is derived from national patterns across similar schools rather than Urban College's actual student outcomes. Massachusetts programs in this field typically carry less debt—around $8,981—which raises questions about whether this certificate's cost structure aligns with state norms. For a credential designed to launch careers in medical office management and health information roles, you'd ideally want debt closer to what the state benchmark suggests.

The practical consideration: healthcare administrative roles in Boston offer stable employment prospects, and earnings in the $36,000 range provide a realistic foundation for supporting that debt—roughly $150-160 in monthly payments if typical repayment terms apply. But given that these are estimates based on peer programs rather than tracked outcomes from Urban College itself, confirm the actual program cost and whether financial aid (important for a school where 34% receive Pell grants) could bring your out-of-pocket expense closer to the state's lower debt average.

Where Urban College of Boston Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts

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

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Urban College of BostonBoston	$7,608	$36,643*	—	$14,426*	—
Northern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill	$5,688	$37,514*	$37,697	$8,462*	0.23
Motoring Technical Training InstituteSeekonk	—	$36,643*	$29,541	$9,500*	0.26
Bunker Hill Community CollegeBoston	$5,520	$35,298*	$42,411	—*	—
National Median	—	$27,783*	—	$10,372*	0.37

* 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 Urban College of Boston, approximately 34% 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 3 similar programs in MA. Actual outcomes may vary.