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

This program raises serious concerns about return on investment. Graduates earn just $19,788 in their first year—ranking in only the 5th percentile nationally for allied health programs, which means 95% of similar programs nationwide produce better outcomes. While it performs somewhat better within Louisiana (40th percentile), that's primarily because the state's allied health programs generally underperform the national average.

The debt picture compounds the problem. Though the $13,116 debt load is relatively manageable and below the 83rd percentile nationally, it still creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66—meaning graduates owe about two-thirds of their first year's salary. When you can attend Delgado Community College and earn $29,905 (51% more) or Baton Rouge Community College at $28,935 (46% more), this program's value proposition becomes questionable.

The modest 12% earnings growth over four years brings graduates to just $22,114, still well below what many other Louisiana programs deliver in year one. With 78% of students receiving Pell grants, many families are already facing financial constraints. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances keeping you tied to this specific location, exploring the higher-performing community college options would likely provide much better financial outcomes for your child.