Health/Medical Admin Services at Pierce College District
If you plan to study Health/Medical Admin Services, take a look at what Pierce College District. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pierce College District is in Lakewood, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 health/medical admin services degrees were awarded at Pierce College District.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pierce College District
Online coursework is an option at Pierce College District. Among 8,137 students, 3,808 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,426 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Health/Medical Admin Services Graduates from Pierce College District
Students who complete Pierce College District’s Health/Medical Admin Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $32,496 |
| 4 years | $40,045 |
| 5 years | $38,702 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Health/Medical Admin Services graduates from Pierce College District report median earnings of $40,045, compared with $40,485 for all Pierce College District graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Health/Medical Admin Services graduates at Pierce College District, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Health/Medical Admin Services graduates at Pierce College District are 91% women (21) and 9% men (2).
Health/Medical Admin Services Associate’s Program at Pierce College District
Of the 18 associate’s health/medical admin services graduates at Pierce College District, 94% were women (17) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health/Medical Admin Services associate’s degree recipients at Pierce College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Health/Medical Admin Services associate’s degree recipients at Pierce College District, above the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health/Medical Admin Services Concentrations at Pierce College District
This Health/Medical Admin Services program at Pierce College District offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Records Technician | 1 |
| Medical Reception/Receptionist | 3 |
| Medical Administration/ Assistant | 19 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health/Medical Admin Services Graduates
Those who complete Health/Medical Admin Services program at Pierce College District work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Health/Medical Admin Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $153,246 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $117,846 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Midwives | $109,643 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $103,058 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.