Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport

This Allied Health program at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport presents significant concerns that warrant careful consideration. With first-year earnings of just $19,788, graduates earn substantially less than both the national median ($27,186) and Mississippi state median ($22,543) for similar programs. The program ranks in only the 5th percentile nationally—meaning 95% of comparable programs produce better earnings outcomes.

The financial picture compounds these concerns. While the debt load of $13,116 isn't catastrophic, it's higher than typical for this field and creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66. This means graduates will likely struggle to manage loan payments on such low starting salaries. Even the modest 12% earnings growth to $22,114 by year four still leaves graduates earning below what their peers at other Mississippi schools start with immediately after graduation.

The silver lining is that within Mississippi's limited options (only 5 schools offer this program), Blue Cliff ranks at the 40th percentile—mediocre but not the worst in-state choice. However, with Delta Technical College producing graduates who earn $6,000 more annually, better alternatives exist even within Mississippi. Given the robust sample size of 100+ graduates, these concerning outcomes appear reliable rather than statistical noise. Unless your child has compelling reasons to attend this specific school, exploring other medical assisting programs would likely yield better financial returns.