Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) at Collin County Community College District

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$44,175

Est. from TX median (29 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$16,125

Est. from TX median (14 programs)

Analysis

Collin County Community College District's estimated debt load of $16,125 undercuts most comparable allied health programs in Texas, where the median sits at $21,000. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37 based on similar programs, graduates would likely need less than five months of their first-year salary to cover what they borrowed—a manageable burden that gives this program an edge even when outcomes aren't guaranteed to match statewide patterns.

The estimated earnings of $44,175 align with Texas's median for these programs, though they trail the state's top performers by nearly $10,000. Several community colleges like San Jacinto and Kilgore consistently produce graduates earning above $50,000, suggesting that location, clinical partnerships, or program focus can significantly impact starting salaries in allied health. Without actual outcome data from Collin County specifically, it's unclear whether their graduates track closer to the state average or fall short.

For parents, the lower debt projection makes this program less risky than many alternatives, but the lack of reported data means you're betting on Collin County matching what peer programs achieve rather than knowing what their alumni actually earn. If your student can access one of the higher-performing programs without substantially more debt, that gap in first-year earnings could be worth investigating.

Where Collin County Community College District Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services associates's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (51 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Collin County Community College DistrictMcKinney	$1,864	$44,175*	—	$16,125*	—
Western Technical CollegeEl Paso	—	$53,747*	$58,777	—*	—
Western Technical CollegeEl Paso	—	$53,747*	$58,777	—*	—
San Jacinto Community CollegePasadena	$1,992	$52,032*	$60,275	$21,000*	0.40
Kilgore CollegeKilgore	$2,160	$51,558*	—	—*	—
Navarro CollegeCorsicana	$3,008	$51,543*	$50,309	$24,448*	0.47
National Median	—	$36,862*	—	$19,825*	0.54

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

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 Collin County Community College District, approximately 16% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 29 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.