Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 51.08. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 2,418 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 1,385 | 63,520 | $32,268 | $34,272 | $9,500 557 programs |
| Associate's degree | 919 | 15,499 | $40,233 | $42,269 | $20,212 336 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 62 | 1,053 | $47,668 | $68,559 | $21,425 11 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 38 | 538 | $162,274 | $162,386 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 1 | 0 | $70,755 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 1 | 0 | $214,109 | $86,819 | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 9 | 57 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough College FL · Public · 34 graduates measured | $56,307 | Data unavailable | $11,625 |
| North Seattle College WA · Public · 22 graduates measured | $50,216 | $66,825 | Data unavailable |
| University of Providence MT · Private, nonprofit · 40 graduates measured | $48,729 | Data unavailable | $10,750 |
| Cabrillo College CA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $47,357 | $51,576 | Data unavailable |
| Bay Area Medical Academy CA · Private, for-profit · 119 graduates measured | $47,276 | $54,049 | $8,750 |
| Central Oregon Community College OR · Public · 25 graduates measured | $47,190 | $43,363 | Data unavailable |
| Blake Austin College CA · Private, for-profit · 51 graduates measured | $46,239 | $42,089 | $9,500 |
| Arapahoe Community College CO · Public · 29 graduates measured | $46,002 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Mount Wachusett Community College MA · Public · 20 graduates measured | $45,364 | $39,102 | $10,260 |
| Sumner College OR · Private, for-profit · 47 graduates measured | $44,910 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Des Moines Area Community College IA · Public · 22 graduates measured | $44,717 | $41,607 | Data unavailable |
| Unitek College CA · Private, for-profit · 236 graduates measured | $44,716 | $50,146 | $7,014 |
| Unitek College CA · Private, for-profit · 236 graduates measured | $44,716 | $50,146 | $7,014 |
| New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants NY · Private, for-profit · 38 graduates measured | $44,400 | $41,490 | $8,614 |
| Clark College WA · Public · 29 graduates measured | $44,306 | Data unavailable | $13,315 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Community College MI · Public · 26 graduates measured | $75,648 | $64,331 | $22,349 |
| Tacoma Community College WA · Public · 18 graduates measured | $72,255 | $76,531 | Data unavailable |
| Ohlone College CA · Public · 22 graduates measured | $68,879 | Data unavailable | $14,125 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento CA · Private, for-profit · 133 graduates measured | $66,213 | $60,704 | $27,813 |
| Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus CA · Private, for-profit · 133 graduates measured | $66,213 | $60,704 | $27,813 |
| Institute of Technology CA · Private, for-profit · 90 graduates measured | $64,726 | $68,978 | $25,564 |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts CA · Private, for-profit · 38 graduates measured | $64,234 | $68,791 | $14,785 |
| Loma Linda University CA · Private, nonprofit · 67 graduates measured | $63,091 | $68,272 | $14,000 |
| Essex County College NJ · Public · 30 graduates measured | $62,924 | $61,635 | $21,700 |
| Concorde Career College-San Diego CA · Private, for-profit · 42 graduates measured | $62,059 | $68,411 | $27,000 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College WI · Public · 35 graduates measured | $61,569 | $46,832 | $14,205 |
| Wenatchee Valley College WA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $61,346 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Casa Loma College-Los Angeles CA · Private, nonprofit · 44 graduates measured | $60,983 | $72,307 | $27,291 |
| Concorde Career College-Garden Grove CA · Private, for-profit · 72 graduates measured | $60,971 | $61,464 | $27,334 |
| College of the Sequoias CA · Public · 28 graduates measured | $60,954 | $74,847 | $8,000 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry College SC · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $88,193 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Widener University PA · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $72,655 | $98,777 | Data unavailable |
| Spokane Community College WA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $71,668 | Data unavailable | $43,256 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson AZ · Private, for-profit · 82 graduates measured | $55,668 | $59,365 | $31,335 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus OH · Public · 224 graduates measured | $45,321 | $73,594 | $21,425 |
| University of Connecticut CT · Public · 151 graduates measured | $38,020 | $79,657 | $19,500 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus CT · Public · 151 graduates measured | $38,020 | $79,657 | $19,500 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point CT · Public · 151 graduates measured | $38,020 | $79,657 | $19,500 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford CT · Public · 151 graduates measured | $38,020 | $79,657 | $19,500 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus CT · Public · 151 graduates measured | $38,020 | $79,657 | $19,500 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Kansas City MO · Public · 21 graduates measured | $224,641 | $222,572 | Data unavailable |
| South University-West Palm Beach FL · Private, for-profit · 44 graduates measured | $223,454 | $220,550 | Data unavailable |
| South University-Savannah GA · Private, for-profit · 44 graduates measured | $223,454 | $220,550 | Data unavailable |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis IN · Public · 18 graduates measured | $216,277 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Nova Southeastern University FL · Private, nonprofit · 126 graduates measured | $214,313 | $221,571 | Data unavailable |
| Medical College of Wisconsin WI · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $212,139 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Emory University GA · Private, nonprofit · 65 graduates measured | $207,657 | $226,131 | Data unavailable |
| Case Western Reserve University OH · Private, nonprofit · 134 graduates measured | $201,159 | $221,536 | Data unavailable |
| Stanford University CA · Private, nonprofit · 19 graduates measured | $152,586 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Quinnipiac University CT · Private, nonprofit · 57 graduates measured | $110,108 | $115,669 | Data unavailable |
| Loma Linda University CA · Private, nonprofit · 32 graduates measured | $109,519 | $130,502 | Data unavailable |
| Saint Francis University PA · Private, nonprofit · 109 graduates measured | $108,319 | $121,747 | Data unavailable |
| West Virginia University WV · Public · 25 graduates measured | $104,165 | $104,413 | Data unavailable |
| Drexel University PA · Private, nonprofit · 21 graduates measured | $101,287 | $105,989 | Data unavailable |
| Wayne State University MI · Public · 22 graduates measured | $100,058 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington University IN · Private, nonprofit · 46 graduates measured | $70,645 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus CO · Public · 23 graduates measured | $212,093 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $107,310 | +17.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Pharmacy technicians | $45,750 | +6.4% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Surgical technologists | $64,650 | +5.0% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Health technologists and technicians, all other | $50,290 | +5.9% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Occupational therapy assistants | $72,300 | +21.5% | Associate's degree |
| Physical therapist assistants | $68,380 | +23.0% | Associate's degree |
| Medical assistants | $45,690 | +12.9% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Healthcare support workers, all other | $48,430 | +4.8% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians | $35,450 | -1.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (14)
- 51.0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant
- 51.0802 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
- 51.0803 Occupational Therapist Assistant
- 51.0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- 51.0806 Physical Therapy Assistant
- 51.0809 Anesthesiologist Assistant
- 51.0810 Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- 51.0811 Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
- 51.0812 Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
- 51.0813 Chiropractic Technician/Assistant
- 51.0814 Radiologist Assistant
- 51.0815 Lactation Consultant
- 51.0816 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
- 51.0899 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other