Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at American Institute-Somerset

This Allied Health and Medical Assisting program at American Institute-Somerset presents a mixed picture that warrants careful consideration. While the debt load is relatively manageable at $12,182—higher than typical for this field but not crushing—the earnings are concerning. Graduates earn $24,139 in their first year, which falls in just the 23rd percentile nationally and 40th percentile within New Jersey. This means most similar programs elsewhere produce significantly better outcomes.

The New Jersey context is particularly important here. The state median for this program type is $27,871, and top performers like Eastwick College-Ramsey generate first-year earnings of $33,265—nearly $10,000 more than this program. Even accounting for the reasonable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50, graduates are earning substantially less than peers from other New Jersey schools in the same field.

The program does serve a predominantly low-income student population (82% receive Pell grants), which adds social value, but from a pure financial return perspective, your child would likely fare better at other New Jersey institutions offering allied health programs. The modest 9% earnings growth over four years suggests limited advancement potential. Given the competitive landscape in New Jersey, I'd recommend exploring higher-performing alternatives like Eastwick or Lincoln Technical Institute before committing to this program.