Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Asher College

The core question here is whether slightly below-average earnings justify relatively low debt—and the answer depends heavily on what happens after year four. Asher graduates earn around $28,000 annually while carrying just $12,392 in debt, meaning you'd need less than half a year's income to clear the loan burden. That's actually solid: the program ranks in the 20th percentile nationally for debt, well below typical borrowing for this field.

But context matters. Among California's 185 medical assisting programs, Asher lands in the 60th percentile—better than average for the state, though nowhere near top performers like Empire College ($40,838) or Bay Area Medical Academy ($38,505). The modest 4% earnings bump from year one to year four suggests income plateaus quickly, which is typical for entry-level medical assisting roles but limits long-term earning potential. With 57% of students receiving Pell grants, this program clearly serves lower-income families who need affordable training.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates tracked) means these numbers could shift substantially year to year. If your child is debt-averse and needs quick workforce entry, the low borrowing makes this workable. But if they're comparing multiple California options and can access programs with stronger earnings—particularly community colleges that might cost even less—those deserve serious consideration before committing here.