Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Carroll Community College

Carroll Community College's Allied Health program stands out nationally, with first-year earnings of $49,776 placing it in the 95th percentile—35% above the typical program. The $18,445 debt load translates to a manageable 0.37 ratio, meaning graduates earn roughly 2.7 times what they owe. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift considerably year to year, and the slight earnings dip to $48,776 by year four suggests this isn't a field where experience dramatically boosts pay.

Within Maryland, this program performs solidly but not spectacularly, landing at the 60th percentile—above the state median of $40,345 but not at the top. Compare to Wor-Wic's similar earnings with presumably comparable debt, and you're looking at a middle-of-the-pack option among Maryland community colleges. The relatively low Pell grant percentage (16%) suggests this isn't primarily serving lower-income students, though the debt-to-earnings picture remains reasonable regardless of background.

For a two-year program, this delivers quick entry into healthcare work at wages well above most associate's degree options. The earnings plateau early, but if your child wants to work in healthcare without committing to four years of school, the financial fundamentals here are sound—just recognize that the impressive national ranking may look different with a larger dataset.