Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at All-State Career-Baltimore

With 11 allied health programs across Maryland to choose from, All-State Career-Baltimore's outcomes fall squarely in the middle of the state pack at the 40th percentile—but that middle position in Maryland translates to the bottom 17th percentile nationally. While the $9,500 debt load is reasonable and matches both state and national medians, first-year earnings of $23,420 lag behind Maryland's median of $27,198 by nearly $4,000 annually.

The program does show solid earning progression, with graduates seeing an 18% income boost by year four to $27,561. However, even with this growth, earnings barely catch up to what typical Maryland graduates in this field earn right after completion. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 is manageable, meaning graduates can reasonably handle loan payments, but they're starting from a lower income base than peers at other Maryland schools.

For families considering this certificate program, the fundamental question is whether the convenience or specific offerings at All-State Career justify accepting below-average starting salaries in a field where initial earnings matter significantly. Given that top-performing Fortis programs in the state deliver $4,000+ higher starting salaries with similar debt loads, exploring those alternatives first makes financial sense unless location or scheduling constraints make All-State the only viable option.