Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Chester Career College
Associate's Degree
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 Virginia
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Career College | — | $24,211 | $19,825 | — |
| Radford University | $48,584 | $53,137 | $30,625 | 0.63 |
| Eastern Virginia Career College | $48,020 | — | $22,333 | 0.47 |
| Riverside College of Health Careers | $47,742 | $50,655 | $22,500 | 0.47 |
| South University-Richmond | $39,761 | $43,365 | $30,694 | 0.77 |
| South University-Virginia Beach | $39,761 | $43,365 | $30,694 | 0.77 |
| National Median | $36,862 | — | $19,825 | 0.54 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford University Radford | $12,286 | $48,584 | $30,625 |
| Eastern Virginia Career College Fredericksburg | — | $48,020 | $22,333 |
| Riverside College of Health Careers Newport News | $14,875 | $47,742 | $22,500 |
| South University-Richmond Glen Allen | $18,238 | $39,761 | $30,694 |
| South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach | $18,238 | $39,761 | $30,694 |
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 Chester Career College, approximately 57% 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.