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 North Carolina

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (47 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Central Carolina Community College$36,208
Martin Community College$42,820$36,153
Southwestern Community College$42,374$38,500$18,7020.44
Nash Community College$38,589$45,214$14,8820.39
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College$37,465
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences$37,422$34,382$23,3070.62
National Median$36,862$19,8250.54

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Martin Community College
Williamston
$2,523$42,820
Southwestern Community College
Sylva
$5,806$42,374$18,702
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount
$2,883$38,589$14,882
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury
$2,064$37,465
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord
$16,070$37,422$23,307

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 Central Carolina Community College, approximately 25% 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.