Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Arlington Career Institute
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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 Texas
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (89 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Career Institute | — | $31,586 | — | — |
| Houston Community College | $35,469 | $37,034 | $16,035 | 0.45 |
| Lone Star College System | $33,233 | $36,759 | $9,105 | 0.27 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston | $31,915 | $33,511 | $9,457 | 0.30 |
| Pima Medical Institute-El Paso | $31,915 | $33,511 | $9,457 | 0.30 |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio | $31,915 | $33,511 | $9,457 | 0.30 |
| National Median | $27,186 | — | $9,500 | 0.35 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Community College Houston | $2,040 | $35,469 | $16,035 |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $3,090 | $33,233 | $9,105 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston Houston | — | $31,915 | $9,457 |
| Pima Medical Institute-El Paso El Paso | — | $31,915 | $9,457 |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio San Antonio | — | $31,915 | $9,457 |
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 Arlington Career Institute, approximately 57% 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.