Health Administration at CET-San Jose

San Jose, CA · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Health and Medical Administrative Services

a smaller institution with 175 students in San Jose, CA.

Program Analysis

At $25,727/yr, Health Administration graduates from CET-San Jose land near the $29,545 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $5,717 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #462 of 710 Health Administration programs, CET-San Jose falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $27,237 are relatively flat compared to the $25,727 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.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
51
Low End
57
Score
60
High End
Earnings $25,727/yr (-13% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (46% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (729,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$275K
1.4% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$5,717
2.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$27,237
6% 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

See the full career breakdown for Health Administration — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from CET-San Jose and 709 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Health Administration at CET-San Jose?
At 57/100, the score looks reasonable — but Health Administration is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How vulnerable is Health Administration to AI automation?
AI won't eliminate Health Administration careers, but it may reshape them. At CET-San Jose, a score of 57/100 already accounts for the 54% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
How affordable is Health Administration at CET-San Jose?
Median debt of just $5,717 against $25,727/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Are there apprenticeship options for Health Administration?
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 CET-San Jose.
Is there demand for Health Administration workers?
The career paths mapped to Health Administration have roughly 729,600 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →