Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at American Institute-Toms River

This allied health program at American Institute-Toms River presents a concerning value proposition, with graduates earning significantly less than peers across both New Jersey and the nation. At $24,139 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $3,700 less than the typical New Jersey medical assistant and $3,000 below the national average—ranking in just the 23rd percentile nationally and 40th percentile within New Jersey.

The program does offer one clear advantage: relatively low debt burden. At $12,182, graduates carry about $2,700 more debt than typical programs, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50 means students can theoretically pay off their loans with half their first year's salary. However, this positive is undermined by the below-market earnings that persist even four years post-graduation ($26,393 versus $27,871 state median). When you compare this to top-performing New Jersey programs like Eastwick College-Ramsey, where graduates earn $33,265, the earnings gap becomes stark—nearly $7,000 less in first-year income.

For anxious parents, the numbers suggest this program struggles to position graduates competitively in the job market. While the debt load is manageable and the field offers job stability, your child would likely earn more from comparable programs at other New Jersey institutions. Given the robust sample size of 100+ graduates, these results reflect a consistent pattern rather than statistical noise.