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 Washington

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Washington (29 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Centralia College$36,562
Tacoma Community College$58,382$64,947$18,2200.31
Highline College$50,468$41,572$7,1970.14
Spokane Falls Community College$47,797$43,444$21,0000.44
Lake Washington Institute of Technology$45,385$39,641$20,3350.45
Whatcom Community College$44,573$40,006$19,6600.44
National Median$36,862$19,8250.54

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma
$4,920$58,382$18,220
Highline College
Des Moines
$4,623$50,468$7,197
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane
$4,058$47,797$21,000
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
$5,156$45,385$20,335
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham
$5,146$44,573$19,660

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 Centralia College, approximately 21% 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.