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 Pennsylvania

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (45 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Butler County Community College$37,701
Montgomery County Community College$38,645$27,137$9,5000.25
Harrisburg Area Community College$32,660$14,2500.44
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown$31,098$31,123$11,2370.36
All-State Career School$30,926$27,143$10,8400.35
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology$28,413$30,435$15,1150.53
National Median$27,186$9,5000.35

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell
$6,270$38,645$9,500
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg
$7,373$32,660$14,250
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown
Allentown
$31,098$11,237
All-State Career School
Essington
$30,926$10,840
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Media
$14,445$28,413$15,115

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 Butler County Community College, approximately 35% 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.