Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at CBD College

CBD College graduates from this medical assisting program start strong at $52,829—well above both national and state medians—but their earnings collapse to $25,137 by year four. That's a 52% decline that makes this program's long-term value deeply questionable, despite its impressive first-year numbers.

The initial earnings rank in the 95th percentile nationally and 60th percentile among California programs, suggesting graduates land solid entry-level positions. The $20,000 debt load seems manageable against that first-year salary. But something fundamental changes after graduation—whether it's credential limitations, lack of advancement opportunities, or graduates shifting to part-time work or different careers entirely. By year four, these graduates earn less than half what their peers at similar California programs make ($48,908 state median).

For parents considering this $20,000 investment, the pattern suggests graduates may hit a ceiling quickly in medical assisting roles without additional credentials. If your child plans to use this as a stepping stone to further education in nursing or another allied health field, that first-year salary could help pay for the next degree. But as a standalone credential for long-term employment, the earnings trajectory points to a program that opens doors initially but doesn't sustain career growth. The gap between this program's four-year outcomes and top California programs—where graduates earn $60,000+—is substantial and worth serious consideration.