Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe$33,850
Carrington College-Phoenix North$53,596$55,565$32,4580.61
Carrington College-Mesa$53,596$55,565$32,4580.61
GateWay Community College$50,605$53,692$15,5810.31
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson$44,175$45,661$27,2920.62
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa$44,175$45,661$27,2920.62
National Median$36,862$19,8250.54

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Arizona

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Carrington College-Phoenix North
Phoenix
$53,596$32,458
Carrington College-Mesa
Mesa
$53,596$32,458
GateWay Community College
Phoenix
$2,358$50,605$15,581
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
Tucson
$44,175$27,292
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
Mesa
$44,175$27,292

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 Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe, approximately 47% 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.