Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Carrington College-Reno

Carrington College-Reno launches graduates into medical assisting careers with first-year earnings of $32,932—beating the national median by nearly $6,000 and ranking in the 88th percentile nationwide. Among Nevada's ten programs, it sits at the 60th percentile and trails only Pima's Las Vegas campus by a meaningful margin. The debt load of $9,500 is middle-of-the-pack, creating a manageable 0.29 debt-to-earnings ratio that students can realistically handle in the early years.

The catch is what happens next: earnings drop to $29,475 by year four, a 10% decline that's unusual for healthcare support roles. This could reflect turnover into lower-paid positions, part-time transitions, or simply the reality that medical assisting roles don't offer much upward mobility. Still, even with this decline, graduates remain above the national median, suggesting the program establishes solid foundational skills.

For families weighing this credential, the math works if your child plans to use this as either a stable long-term role or a stepping stone to further healthcare training. The modest debt won't become a burden, and those strong initial earnings provide breathing room. Just understand that career advancement will likely require additional education rather than time in the field alone.