Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Carrington College-Spokane

Carrington College-Spokane graduates start strong with first-year earnings of $38,395—placing them in the 95th percentile nationally and well above the typical $27,186 for medical assisting programs. The debt load of $9,500 is manageable, representing just three months of first-year earnings. However, the value proposition hinges on whether graduates can maintain their initial earnings advantage, and here the data reveals a significant challenge.

By year four, median earnings drop to $33,794, a 12% decline that's unusual for allied health programs. While this program ranks at the 60th percentile within Washington—meaning it outperforms many state competitors—several community colleges like North Seattle and Walla Walla deliver stronger long-term outcomes at similar or lower cost. The earnings decline could reflect graduates transitioning to different roles, part-time work, or shifting out of medical assisting altogether as they pursue other opportunities.

For families evaluating this program: the combination of low debt and strong initial placement makes this a defensible choice, particularly if your child views medical assisting as a stepping stone rather than a career endpoint. Just understand that peer institutions in Washington are producing similar or better results, and the earnings trajectory suggests you're paying for strong short-term outcomes rather than sustained career growth.