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 Massachusetts

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Bristol Community College$38,784
Mount Wachusett Community College$45,300$41,874$11,0790.24
Bunker Hill Community College$44,141$8,6070.19
Northern Essex Community College$38,885$34,695$7,9250.20
Southeastern Technical Institute$36,469$35,395$5,5000.15
Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus$35,951$20,0000.56
National Median$27,186$9,5000.35

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner
$6,000$45,300$11,079
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston
$5,520$44,141$8,607
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill
$5,688$38,885$7,925
Southeastern Technical Institute
South Easton
$36,469$5,500
Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
Pittsfield
$16,052$35,951$20,000

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 Bristol Community College, approximately 43% 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.