Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) at Valley College-Cleveland

Analysis

Valley College-Cleveland graduates earn $22,879 in their first year—barely above minimum wage and roughly $9,000 less than typical Ohio graduates in this field. While the debt load of $19,936 isn't catastrophic in absolute terms, it translates to nearly a full year's salary when you're only making $23,000. Compare this to Cuyahoga Community College just down the road, where similar programs launch graduates into $42,000 jobs. That's an $18,000 annual difference that compounds over a career.

The concerning piece here isn't just the low starting point—it's that these earnings rank in just the 5th percentile nationally and 25th percentile statewide for health administration programs. Even among Ohio schools, which themselves trail national averages, Valley College sits in the bottom quartile. With 77% of students receiving Pell grants, most families here are making significant financial sacrifices for outcomes that fall well short of what's achievable at nearby alternatives.

For parents considering this program, the math is straightforward: your child will likely need multiple years to pay off this debt on these earnings, and they'll be starting their career at a significant disadvantage compared to peers from other local programs. Unless there are compelling logistical reasons why other Cleveland-area schools won't work, this investment doesn't make financial sense.

Where Valley College-Cleveland Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Valley College-Cleveland graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (46 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Valley College-ClevelandCleveland	—	$22,879	—	$19,936	0.87
Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland	$3,736	$41,914	$40,280	$14,000	0.33
Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeCincinnati	$5,400	$38,948	$36,881	$29,116	0.75
DeVry University-OhioColumbus	$17,488	$37,750	$37,077	$37,717	1.00
University of Cincinnati-Clermont CollegeBatavia	$6,554	$37,025	$38,705	$23,959	0.65
University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati	$13,570	$37,025	$38,705	$23,959	0.65
National Median	—	$31,719	—	$23,000	0.73

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 Valley College-Cleveland, approximately 77% 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.