Health Administration at CET-Watsonville

Watsonville, CA · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Health and Medical Administrative Services

a compact campus enrolling 149 students in Watsonville, CA.

Program Analysis

CET-Watsonville's Health Administration program produces graduates earning $25,727/yr — within striking distance of the $29,545 national average for this trade.

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.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $5,717 in median debt clears fast against $25,727 in annual earnings.

Ranked #463 of 710 Health Administration programs, CET-Watsonville 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

View all 19 career paths with full salary data →

Health Administration Career Guide

What can you do with a Health Administration credential from CET-Watsonville? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 57/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Health Administration at CET-Watsonville?
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.
Should I worry about AI if I study Health Administration at CET-Watsonville?
AI won't eliminate Health Administration careers, but it may reshape them. At CET-Watsonville, a score of 57/100 already accounts for the 54% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
What's the typical debt for Health Administration graduates from CET-Watsonville?
At $5,717 in median debt, Health Administration graduates from CET-Watsonville carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Can I learn Health Administration through an apprenticeship instead of CET-Watsonville?
The DOL recognizes 14 apprenticeship pathways related to Health Administration. For students weighing CET-Watsonville's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
What's the job market like for Health Administration from CET-Watsonville?
Job availability for Health Administration is strong — 729,600 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For CET-Watsonville graduates specifically, local market conditions in CA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →