Health and Medical Administrative Services at West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport

The small graduating class here makes definitive conclusions tricky, but West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport sits near the middle of the pack for medical administrative programs in the state—ranking 60th percentile among WV schools while trailing the national median by about $3,700. What stands out positively is the manageable debt load: at $9,845, graduates owe roughly half the state median and less than half the national figure of $23,000. With nearly two-thirds of students receiving Pell grants, that low debt matters for families without financial cushion.

The concern is where earnings head after that first year. Graduates see their income drop 11% by year four, falling to just under $25,000—well below what's needed to comfortably support a household. This isn't unusual for administrative roles where initial placement doesn't always lead to advancement, but it means graduates need a plan for building skills or credentials that command higher pay over time.

For families weighing options, this program offers a low-risk entry point into healthcare administration without the debt burden that crushes many associate degree holders. Just recognize that $25,000 four years out isn't a destination salary—it's a starting point that will require intentional career development to grow beyond.