Health Administration at Delaware County Community College

Media, PA · Public · Associate Degree · Health and Medical Administrative Services

enrolling 7,065 students in Media, PA.

Program Analysis

At $43,435 per year, Health Administration graduates from Delaware County Community College significantly outpace the $29,545 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 34.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Health Administration programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Health Administration's career paths, with 54% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At #110 of 710 nationally, this is a top-5% Health Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $44,037 are relatively flat compared to the $43,435 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Health Administration offers 14 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

69 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
65
Low End
69
Score
71
High End
Earnings $43,435/yr (47% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (46% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (729,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$454K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
34.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$13,320
Out-of-state: $29,880
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,037
1% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Health Administration graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
Information security analysts $124,910 +28.5% 35%
Medical and health services managers $117,960 +23.2% 57%
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
Information security analysts
$124,910
+28.5% growth 35% AI-proof
Medical and health services managers
$117,960
+23.2% growth 57% AI-proof

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Health Administration Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Health Administration careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 69/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Health Administration at Delaware County Community College?
A score of 69/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Health Administration field.
What's the AI risk for Health Administration graduates from Delaware County Community College?
AI exposure of 54% is a real factor. For Delaware County Community College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($454,426) and pessimistic ($454,426) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
What makes Delaware County Community College's Health Administration program stand out?
Among 710 Health Administration programs, Delaware County Community College's #110 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Health Administration graduates?
Yes — 14 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Health Administration career paths, including Disability Analyst. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Delaware County Community College.
Is there demand for Health Administration workers?
Job availability for Health Administration is strong — 729,600 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Delaware County Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in PA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →