1,154 schools · federal data
Medical billing and coding programs compared
1,154 schools in our data award certificates or associate degrees in medical billing and coding: 1,026 certificate programs and 650 associate programs. Graduates of the typical certificate program earned $33,497 a year after finishing and $36,555 four years after.
What counts: the Department of Education groups programs by field, and this field covers health and medical administrative services, including medical billing, coding and records.
Where medical billing and coding graduates earn the most
Typical first-year earnings of certificate graduates, by state. Tap a state for its programs.
Certificate or associate degree?
| Certificate | Associate degree | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | 1,026 | 650 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 36,535 | 18,398 |
| Typical earnings 1 year after | $33,497 | $36,275 |
| Typical earnings 4 years after | $36,555 | $40,680 |
| Typical median debt | $9,500 | $20,000 |
Associate graduates in medical billing and coding started out earning $2,778 more a year than certificate graduates, but an associate degree usually takes longer.
Highest-earning medical billing and coding certificate programs
Programs with at least 10 graduates in 2023-24, ranked by median earnings one year after graduation.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish, ME | Private college | Certificate | 52 | $120,035 | $131,737 | n/a |
| Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, MI | Public university | Certificate | 23 | $83,897 | $88,737 | n/a |
| College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL | Community college | Certificate | 33 | $53,071 | $51,083 | $9,500 |
| McLennan Community CollegeWaco, TX | Community college | Certificate | 104 | $53,042 | n/a | $7,000 |
| Mid-State Technical CollegeWisconsin Rapids, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 20 | $50,229 | n/a | $6,250 |
| Connecticut State Community CollegeNew Britain, CT | Community college | Certificate | 43 | $50,053 | $38,025 | n/a |
| Rochester Community and Technical CollegeRochester, MN | Community college | Certificate | 44 | $49,928 | $50,654 | $15,409 |
| Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 48 | $49,099 | $44,022 | $9,883 |
| Daytona State CollegeDaytona Beach, FL | Community college | Certificate | 14 | $47,660 | n/a | n/a |
| Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 12 | $46,979 | n/a | n/a |
| Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 146 | $46,874 | $42,601 | $15,250 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont CollegeBatavia, OH | Community college | Certificate | 215 | $46,171 | $44,205 | $12,000 |
| Anoka Technical CollegeAnoka, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 51 | $45,880 | $43,839 | $14,341 |
| Southern California Health InstituteNorth Hollywood, CA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 26 | $44,532 | $41,114 | $9,500 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical CollegeLouisville, KY | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 34 | $43,512 | $40,627 | $13,000 |
Highest-earning medical billing and coding associate programs
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza CollegeForest Hills, NY | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 43 | $57,516 | $45,157 | $20,543 |
| Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara, CA | Community college | Associate degree | 60 | $54,870 | $71,351 | n/a |
| Nassau Community CollegeGarden City, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 21 | $53,671 | $48,643 | $10,500 |
| Durham Technical Community CollegeDurham, NC | Community college | Associate degree | 17 | $52,780 | $54,338 | n/a |
| Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH | Private college | Associate degree | 69 | $52,398 | $56,385 | $19,052 |
| Peirce CollegePhiladelphia, PA | Private college | Associate degree | 14 | $52,263 | $54,019 | n/a |
| Rochester Community and Technical CollegeRochester, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 19 | $50,500 | $52,623 | $20,086 |
| Arapahoe Community CollegeLittleton, CO | Public technical school | Associate degree | 11 | $50,364 | $60,817 | n/a |
| Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 19 | $50,033 | $47,954 | n/a |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont CollegeBatavia, OH | Community college | Associate degree | 80 | $49,840 | $42,596 | $20,000 |
| Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO | Private college | Associate degree | 17 | $49,531 | $50,281 | $30,500 |
| SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfred, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | $49,506 | $50,971 | $20,250 |
| Dakota County Technical CollegeRosemount, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 16 | $49,230 | n/a | n/a |
| Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids, MI | Private college | Associate degree | 11 | $48,723 | $49,901 | $40,000 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeCincinnati, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 22 | $47,670 | $51,411 | $24,576 |
Largest medical billing and coding programs
By number of graduates in 2023-24.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Medical AcademyClearwater, FL | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 7,523 | $28,818 | $30,765 | $18,822 |
| DeVry University-IllinoisLisle, IL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 4,058 | $35,837 | $40,853 | $13,579 |
| Ultimate Medical AcademyClearwater, FL | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 2,841 | $27,248 | $29,056 | $12,291 |
| University of Phoenix-ArizonaPhoenix, AZ | For-profit college | Certificate | 1,489 | $34,375 | $35,310 | $9,500 |
| NUC UniversityBayamon, PR | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 1,112 | $28,015 | $24,908 | $9,500 |
| Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 949 | $33,497 | $38,643 | $9,200 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-OnlineOrchard Park, NY | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 679 | $32,731 | $31,282 | $13,300 |
| Martinsburg CollegeCheyenne, WY | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 580 | $25,026 | $31,670 | n/a |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO | For-profit college | Associate degree | 579 | $31,437 | $35,294 | $22,000 |
| DeVry University-IllinoisLisle, IL | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 498 | $42,230 | $45,431 | $27,299 |
| Rasmussen University-MinnesotaSt. Cloud, MN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 491 | $35,778 | $40,818 | $11,083 |
| Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette, IN | Public technical school | Certificate | 486 | $34,120 | $37,546 | $14,750 |
| Carrington College-SacramentoSacramento, CA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 459 | $35,735 | $41,267 | $10,044 |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR | Public technical school | Certificate | 365 | n/a | n/a | $10,000 |
| Miller-Motte College-ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 337 | $28,352 | $30,738 | $20,000 |
Medical billing and coding programs by state
Fewer than 3 schools: Hawaii (2), Rhode Island (2), Vermont (2). See each state's trade school page.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical billing and coding programs are there?
1,154 schools on the College Scorecard awarded at least one medical billing and coding certificate or associate degree in the last two years we have data for: 1,026 certificate programs and 650 associate programs.
How much do medical billing and coding program graduates earn?
Graduates of the typical medical billing and coding certificate program earned a median of $33,497 one year after finishing and $36,555 four years after, in 2024 dollars. For associate degrees the one-year figure was $36,275. Pay varies a lot by school and state, so check the program tables.
Which medical billing and coding program has the highest earnings?
Among certificate programs with at least 10 graduates, Saint Joseph's College of Maine in Standish, ME had the highest median earnings one year after graduation: $120,035.
How much debt do medical billing and coding students take on?
At the typical certificate program, graduates who borrowed federal loans left with a median of $9,500. Many trade students borrow nothing, so check each school's net price and aid first.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.