Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) at Aims Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$43,514

Est. from CO median (4 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$17,606

Est. from national median (186 programs)

Analysis

A debt load around $17,600 positions this program favorably against both state and national benchmarks—Colorado programs in allied health typically see median debt above $24,000, while the national figure hovers near $20,000. With estimated first-year earnings of roughly $43,500 based on four comparable Colorado programs, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40 suggests graduates would need about five months of gross income to cover their educational investment. That's manageable territory for an associate degree that leads to immediate employment in a healthcare support field.

The earnings estimate aligns with what other community colleges in Colorado report for their allied health graduates, though private institutions like Concorde Career College show higher outcomes near $50,000. What matters here is whether your student plans to stay in Colorado, where allied health roles appear to command stronger wages than the national median of $36,862. The state's healthcare market seems to support better compensation for these positions than many other regions.

The clearer debt picture combined with earnings that track with peer programs suggests a defensible investment, particularly given the lower borrowing estimate. However, recognize that both figures are extrapolated from similar programs rather than Aims' actual graduate outcomes. If your student is debt-averse and planning to work in Colorado's Front Range, the numbers work—just verify that the specific allied health track they're considering (medical assisting, health information, etc.) matches the job market they're targeting.

Where Aims Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services associates's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (17 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Aims Community CollegeGreeley	$2,090	$43,514*	—	$17,606*	—
Concorde Career College-AuroraAurora	—	$49,680*	$52,717	$30,347*	0.61
Pima Medical Institute-DenverDenver	—	$44,175*	$45,661	$27,292*	0.62
Arapahoe Community CollegeLittleton	$4,308	$42,853*	$40,389	$21,303*	0.50
Pueblo Community CollegePueblo	$4,883	$42,297*	$39,418	$17,335*	0.41
National Median	—	$36,862*	—	$19,825*	0.54

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Aims Community College, approximately 17% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in CO. Actual outcomes may vary.