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 certificate's programs at peer institutions in Washington (31 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Clover Park Technical College$38,705
North Seattle College$48,502$48,060$16,8670.35
Walla Walla Community College$38,894$34,284$14,8750.38
Wenatchee Valley College$38,841$37,243$9,6260.25
Carrington College-Spokane$38,395$33,794$9,5000.25
Perry Technical Institute$37,096$35,953$7,8920.21
National Median$27,186$9,5000.35

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
North Seattle College
Seattle
$5,058$48,502$16,867
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla
$6,513$38,894$14,875
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee
$5,118$38,841$9,626
Carrington College-Spokane
Spokane
$38,395$9,500
Perry Technical Institute
Yakima
$37,096$7,892

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 Clover Park Technical College, approximately 18% 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.