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 Pennsylvania

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (36 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Community College of Philadelphia$32,998
Widener University$61,990$19,0000.31
Harcum College$48,603$51,157$30,4700.63
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology$41,788$32,514$28,5600.68
Community College of Allegheny County$36,439$38,809$19,9220.55
Central Penn College$36,018$36,385$22,5610.63
National Median$36,862$19,8250.54

Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Widener University
Chester
$53,638$61,990$19,000
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr
$29,900$48,603$30,470
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Media
$14,445$41,788$28,560
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
$4,842$36,439$19,922
Central Penn College
Summerdale
$19,404$36,018$22,561

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 Community College of Philadelphia, approximately 53% 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.