Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Charter College

Charter College's Allied Health program delivers strong national performance but comes with Alaska's higher cost of living reality. At $33,115 in first-year earnings, graduates earn 22% more than the national median for this field and rank in the 90th percentile nationally—an impressive showing. However, within Alaska's limited market of five programs, this ranks only in the 40th percentile, with Alaska Career College leading at $35,629.

The debt picture is notably favorable. At $14,015, students borrow about $2,400 more than Alaska's state median but significantly less than what similar programs typically require nationally. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 means graduates can reasonably expect to pay off their loans within a few years of steady work. The modest 4% earnings growth over four years suggests this field offers stable but limited advancement potential.

For an anxious parent, this represents a solid workforce entry program with manageable debt and strong job market positioning nationally. While your child won't be at the top of Alaska's allied health earnings ladder, they'll enter a stable field with reasonable financial obligations. The key consideration is whether the Alaska job market can support career growth, given the minimal earnings progression shown in the data.