Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Valley College-Martinsburg

Median Earnings (1yr)

$20,993

5th percentile

25th percentile in West Virginia

Median Debt

$9,500

8% below national median

Analysis

Valley College-Martinsburg's health administrative services certificate produces concerning outcomes even by West Virginia's modest standards. At just over $21,000 in first-year earnings, graduates trail the state median by $5,600 and fall into the bottom quarter of similar programs statewide. This becomes especially troubling considering that nearby Ross Medical Education Center and West Virginia Junior College produce graduates earning 30-40% more in the same field.

The program does keep debt relatively contained at $9,500—matching the state median—which yields a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45. With 72% of students receiving Pell grants, this population needs every advantage, yet they're entering the workforce at a significant earnings disadvantage. When three competing programs within the state consistently deliver $26,000-$28,000 in starting earnings with similar debt loads, the gap is hard to justify.

For families weighing this program, understand that your child will likely start $5,000-7,000 behind peers from other West Virginia schools in identical roles. That earnings gap compounds over time and represents thousands of dollars in lost income during crucial early career years. Unless this specific location offers compelling personal circumstances, students serious about medical administration should strongly consider the higher-performing programs at Ross Charleston or WV Junior College-Morgantown.

Where Valley College-Martinsburg Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Valley College-Martinsburg graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in West Virginia

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in West Virginia (19 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Valley College-MartinsburgMartinsburg	—	$20,993	—	$9,500	0.45
Ross Medical Education Center-CharlestonCharleston	—	$28,495	$25,554	$9,500	0.33
West Virginia Junior College-MorgantownMorgantown	$14,313	$27,387	—	$8,635	0.32
Ross College-MorgantownMorgantown	—	$26,601	$25,446	$9,500	0.36
Martinsburg CollegeMartinsburg	—	$21,374	—	$9,500	0.44
National Median	—	$27,783	—	$10,372	0.37

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-Martinsburg, approximately 72% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 117 graduates with reported earnings and 201 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.