Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at American Institute-Cherry Hill

This Allied Health program at American Institute-Cherry Hill presents a concerning value proposition, with graduates earning significantly less than typical for this field. At $24,139 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $3,000 less than the national median and $3,700 less than the New Jersey median for similar programs. Among New Jersey's 36 allied health programs, this ranks only at the 40th percentile—meaning 60% of comparable state programs produce better earnings outcomes.

The debt picture is more favorable, with graduates owing $12,182 compared to the national and state median of $9,500. While this creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50 (meaning debt equals half of first-year salary), the low starting salary remains problematic. The modest 9% earnings growth over four years brings graduates to just $26,393—still well below what peers earn at graduation elsewhere. Top-performing New Jersey programs like Eastwick College produce starting salaries around $33,000, nearly $9,000 higher.

With 85% of students receiving Pell grants, this school clearly serves a financially vulnerable population, but the employment outcomes don't justify the investment. Your child would likely be better served by other New Jersey allied health programs that deliver substantially higher earnings for similar or lower debt loads.