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Health/Medical Admin Services at Dakota County Technical College
If you are interested in studying Health/Medical Admin Services, you may want to check out the program at Dakota County Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dakota County Technical College sits in Rosemount, MN.
Studying Online at Dakota County Technical College
Many students take online classes at Dakota County Technical College. Of 2,894 students, 621 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 766 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Health/Medical Admin Services Rankings at Dakota County Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Dakota County Technical College’s Health/Medical Admin Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #15 of 21 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #338 of 915 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #361 of 928 |
Earnings for Health/Medical Admin Services Graduates from Dakota County Technical College
Students who complete Dakota County Technical College’s Health/Medical Admin Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $26,933 |
| 3 years | $34,683 |
| 4 years | $31,290 |
| 5 years | $42,837 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health/Medical Admin Services graduates from Dakota County Technical College earn a median of $31,290, compared with $49,491 for all Dakota County Technical College graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Health/Medical Admin Services Concentrations at Dakota County Technical College
This Health/Medical Admin Services program at Dakota County Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Records Technician | 25 |
| Medical Administration/ Assistant | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health/Medical Admin Services Graduates
Those who complete Health/Medical Admin Services program at Dakota County Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health/Medical Admin Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Records Specialists | $153,246 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $47,251 |
| Endoscopy Technicians | $40,643 |
| Medical Assistants | $32,137 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $27,636 |
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
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